Echography

Echography is a diagnostic imaging technique used in medicine to visualize internal structures of the body. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and structures inside the body. Echography is also known as ultrasound imaging or sonography.

Overview

Echography is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. It is commonly used to examine the heart, liver, kidneys, gallbladder, breast, pancreas, testes, thyroid, ovaries, uterus, and blood vessels.

Procedure

During an echography procedure, a small device called a transducer is used. The transducer sends out high-frequency sound waves that bounce off body tissues and organs. The returning sound waves, or echoes, are then converted into images on a computer screen.

Uses

Echography is used for a variety of purposes in medicine. It can help to diagnose conditions, guide doctors during certain procedures, monitor the health and development of an unborn baby during pregnancy, and measure blood flow in the heart and blood vessels.

Risks

Echography is considered to be a safe procedure with no known risks. It does not use radiation, making it a good choice for imaging during pregnancy.

See Also

• Ultrasound
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Radiology

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