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What is sonohysterography (an ultrasound of the uterus)

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce images inside the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in X-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real time, can show the structure and movement of internal organs of the body, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.

Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Sonohysterography – before (left) and after injection (right) of sterile saline into the uterine cavity. This patient had a normal result. The images were taken with transvaginal ultrasound.

Normal Sonohysterography

Abnormal sonohysterography showing an endometrial polyp in the uterine cavity. A polyp, B: saline, C: muscular wall of the uterus
Abnormal sonohysterography

Sonohysterography, also called saline infusion sonography, is a special ultrasound technique, minimally invasive. Provides images from inside the uterus of a woman.

A Doppler ultrasound study may be part of a review of sonohysterography.

Doppler ultrasound is a special ultrasound technique that evaluates blood as it flows through blood vessels.

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Some common uses of the procedure

Is a valuable technique for evaluating vaginal bleeding without cause, may be the result of uterine abnormalities such as:

* Polyps
* Fibroids
* Endometrial atrophy
* Adhesions (or scarring) endometrial
* Malignant lesions / masses
* Birth defects

Hysterosonography also used to investigate uterine abnormalities in women experiencing infertility or multiple spontaneous abortions.

Doppler ultrasound images can help the doctor to see and evaluate:

* Blockages in blood flow (such as clots).
* Blood flow in polyps, tumors or congenital malformations.
* Pelvic varicose veins and aneurysms.

Your Radiologist

Your radiologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET ), fusion imaging, and ultrasound. Since some of these imaging techniques require the use of radiation, it is important to have training in and understanding of safety and radiation protection.

Your radiologist has graduated from an accredited medical school, has passed an examination for licensure, and completed a residency of at least 4 years of unique postgraduate medical education in, among other topics:

* Safety and Radiation Protection
* Effects of radiation on the human body
* Conduct and interpret appropriate quality tests as well radiological medical images.

Most radiologists also complete additional 1 to 2 years of specialized training in a particular subspecialty of radiology (breast imaging, cardiovascular radiology, nuclear medicine, etc.).
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