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At The Women's Imaging Center, we offer abdominal ultrasounds throughout Colorado. Learn more about pelvic ultrasounds and the organs of the abdomen here.

Abdominal Ultrasounds in Colorado | Imaging Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Abdominal Ultrasounds

Abdominal ultrasound provides a visual look at your abdominal organs. Our diagnostic imaging specialists in Denver, Colorado use state-of-the art-technology for our abdominal ultrasounds to help assess and diagnose any issues.

Abdominal Ultrasound in Colorado

At The Women’s Imaging Center, we can provide a clear diagnosis of any concerns related to your abdominal organs with our state-of-the-art equipment and expertly trained radiologists. Visit one of our many Denver locations located conveniently near you.


Schedule My Abdominal Ultrasound

Your physician may order an abdominal ultrasound to get a detailed look at the abdominal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Although the vascular system is not functionally related to the abdominal organs, the abdominal aorta passes through the abdomen and is considered a part of abdominal imaging.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to produce images of abdominal organs and helps to characterize findings as normal or abnormal. It is the first medical diagnostic radiology imaging tool to evaluate the liver, kidney, or pancreas when laboratory tests are abnormal. The imaging test can also assess your clinician's findings on a clinical examination, such as a large abdominal aorta or an enlarged liver.

Visualize Organs With an Ultrasound of the Abdomen

We provide comprehensive imaging of the whole woman, not just imaging of individual organs like most other facilities. Since all organs of the body are interrelated, it is important that the specialists involved in the interpretation and diagnosis are experts within this field. At The Women’s Imaging Center, interrelated imaging examinations are performed and interpreted by the same specialty-trained technologists and radiologists. Only specialists who work within this comprehensive field of Women’s Imaging will appreciate the relationship of one organ system to another.  

We specialize in all these processes and work closely with other specialists such as gastroenterologists (GI specialists), genetic counselors, nephrologists (kidney specialists), or surgeons in a multi-disciplinary fashion.

Our Approach to Abdominal Imaging

Since ultrasound excels at evaluating fluid-filled organs, we want some organs distended, such as the gallbladder. The gallbladder contracts when exposed to foods, especially fatty foods, so it is important not to eat 4-6 hours before the abdominal ultrasound so we can evaluate all the organs fully. Most people schedule the imaging study first thing in the morning so they can eat breakfast afterward.
Prepare for your abdominal ultrasound by doing the following:

- Avoid drinking coffee in the morning, besides a few sips without cream or sugar.
- Avoid eating 4-6 hours before the abdominal ultrasound
- If you need to take any medications in the morning, you can take them with water, as water consumption will not interfere with the ultrasound study.
When your symptoms are vague and cannot be easily localized, your clinician may order both an abdominal and a pelvic ultrasound. In this case, try to schedule the appointment first thing in the morning. 

Before the Ultrasound

To look at the abdominal organs, the ultrasound technologist uses a handheld transducer called a probe to capture images. Ultrasound gel is used with the transducer to create air-free contact with your skin, as ultrasound travels better through water-based solutions. You will feel gentle pressure while the technologist performs your imaging to eliminate the air gap.

The ultrasound gel also allows the technologist to efficiently move across the entire abdomen to perform the scan and document the images of the study. The wand is gently curved so the technologist can angle the probe at various angles.

During the Ultrasound

Depending on what we find, we may recommend additional steps or procedures. For example, if we see a potential familial genetic trend in a patient with a family history of pancreatic and breast cancer, we may recommend genetic counseling. If we see multiple gallbladder polyps, we may suggest following up more closely with your gastroenterologist. We work closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists (GI specialists), genetic counselors, nephrologists (kidney specialists), and surgeons to ensure there is a smooth and efficient distinct care process in place for you at all times. 

After the Ultrasound

Abdominal Ultrasound Near Me

Abdominal ultrasound helps us examine the health of many abdominal organs, allowing us to evaluate potential issues and assess if further testing or treatment is recommended.

What to Expect During an Abdominal Ultrasound

Abdominal Ultrasound

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