Ultrasound Dpt.

• Thyroid Ultrasound (U/S): Used to detect disorders such as nodules, cysts, or other abnormalities in the thyroid gland. This exam is often the first step in evaluating thyroid diseases and provides valuable information for diagnosis and patient monitoring.
• Neck Ultrasound (U/S): Helps to identify abnormalities such as tumors, inflammations, or swollen lymph nodes. It is safe, painless, and does not require special preparation from the patient.
  
• Upper Abdomen Ultrasound (U/S): Focuses on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys, and is used to detect tumors, gallstones, or inflammations.
• Lower Abdomen Ultrasound (U/S): Examines the bladder, ovaries, uterus, and prostate for inflammations, cysts, stones, or other abnormalities.
• Ultrasound of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder and the prostate: Imaging of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and the prostate to diagnose conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia, inflammations, or cancer.
  
• Internal Genital Organs Ultrasound (U/S): Assesses the internal genital organs, such as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, to detect cysts, tumors, or endometriosis.
• Carotid Ultrasound (U/S): Used to examine the carotid arteries, assess blood flow, and detect atherosclerotic plaques or stenosis.
• Upper and Lower Limb Artery Ultrasound (U/S): Evaluates the arteries of the upper and lower limbs, detecting conditions such as stenosis or peripheral artery disease.

• Upper and Lower Limb Vein Ultrasound (U/S): Used to detect and evaluate varicose veins or other venous diseases in the upper and lower limbs.
• Soft Tissue Ultrasound (U/S): Performed to assess palpable masses or muscle injuries, helping to detect conditions such as muscle tears or soft tissue tumors.
• Breast Ultrasound (U/S): Used for the evaluation of breast lumps detected either during palpation or mammography. This exam is particularly useful for women with dense breast tissue.
• Abdominal Aorta Triplex Ultrasound (Doppler U/S): A Doppler ultrasound of the abdominal aorta to assess aneurysms or other vascular conditions.
• Iliac Artery Triplex Ultrasound (Doppler U/S): A Doppler ultrasound to evaluate the iliac arteries, identifying stenosis or aneurysms in these major arteries.
• Renal Artery Triplex Ultrasound (Doppler U/S): A Doppler ultrasound to examine the renal arteries, detecting stenosis or issues affecting blood flow to the kidneys.

Proper preparation for an ultrasound examination is important for the accuracy of the results and the smooth process of the examination. Depending on the type of ultrasound to be performed, the preparation may include specific instructions such as fasting, drinking water, or avoiding certain foods.

More specifically:

For ultrasounds of the upper and lower abdomen, upper abdomen as well as individual organs of the upper abdomen (e.g., pancreas, liver, or kidneys), abdominal aorta and iliac artery triplex, renal artery triplex, splenopulmonary axis triplex, the following should be avoided three days before the examination:

• Legumes, dairy products, vegetables, carbonated drinks (sodas, beer, etc.)
• Chewing gum
• Any food that you know causes bloating, gas, etc.

On the day of the examination, an 8-hour fast is required,during which you should not drink coffee or any other beverages such as chocolate, tea, juice, etc., but you may drink water.
It is also recommended that your diet includes lean meats without fat, potatoes, pasta, and minimal vegetables, with slow and thorough chewing, as fast chewing can cause air swallowing.

For ultrasounds of the lower abdomen, lower abdomen, kidneys, ureters, and bladder and the prostate, internal genital organs, uterus-ovaries, appendix, you should drink 4-5 glasses of water (~1.5 liters) 1 hour before the examination and avoid urinating until the time of the examination.

If you have any questions regarding the preparation, please contact Mediterraneo First Care – Santorini to ensure the best possible image quality during the examination.