Sonography
Sonography (also known as ultrasound imaging) is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This type of imaging is often used to diagnose and monitor medical conditions, or to guide physicians during certain medical procedures.
History[edit | edit source]
The development of sonography began in the 1940s with the work of Karl Dussik, an Austrian neurologist who first used ultrasound to detect brain tumors. The technology was further developed and refined in the following decades, with the first commercially available ultrasound machines appearing in the 1960s.
Principles[edit | edit source]
Sonography works by emitting high-frequency sound waves into the body. These sound waves are reflected back to the ultrasound machine, which processes the reflected waves to create an image. The strength and timing of the reflected waves can provide information about the size, shape, and consistency of tissues and organs.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Sonography is used in a wide range of medical applications, including:
- Obstetrics and gynecology: Sonography is commonly used during pregnancy to monitor the development of the fetus and detect any potential abnormalities.
- Cardiology: Echocardiograms use sonography to create images of the heart, allowing physicians to diagnose and monitor heart conditions.
- Radiology: Sonography can be used to image almost any soft tissue structure in the body, including the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, bladder, and blood vessels.
- Surgery: Surgeons often use sonography during procedures to guide their instruments and monitor the progress of the surgery.
Safety[edit | edit source]
While sonography is generally considered safe, it does have some potential risks. These include the possibility of false-positive or false-negative results, and the potential for overdiagnosis and overtreatment. However, the benefits of sonography generally outweigh these risks, especially when it is used appropriately.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Sonography Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
