Abdominal Ultrasound in Vancouver
Abdominal ultrasound examines your internal organs to detect abnormalities such as gallstones, liver disease, kidney stones, cysts, and masses. It is a safe, non-invasive examination that uses sound waves. No radiation involved.
20 to 30 min
DAP Accredited
Results in 24 Hours
What This Ultrasound Evaluates
- Liver: size, texture (including fatty liver), cirrhosis, cysts, and liver masses
- Gallbladder and bile ducts: gallstones, inflammation (cholecystitis), polyps, and biliary obstruction
- Pancreas: inflammation (pancreatitis), pancreatic masses or tumors, and duct dilation
- Spleen: enlargement (splenomegaly), cysts, lesions, and other abnormalities
- Kidneys & urinary tract: kidney stones, hydronephrosis, cysts, masses, and urinary obstruction
- Abdominal blood vessels: abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, portal and hepatic veins (with Doppler for flow), inferior vena cava
- Abdominal masses, enlarged organs, cysts, and free fluid (ascites)
- Bowel & appendix: limited assessment of bowel inflammation, obstruction, appendix-related concerns, and abnormal bowel motion
Who This Ultrasound Is For
This exam is commonly recommended for:
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Bloating or digestive symptoms
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Suspected gallstones or kidney stones
- Follow-up of known conditions
- General health screening
What to Expect
- The exam takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes
- Performed by an experienced Sonography Canada certified sonographer
- A warm gel is applied to the abdomen
- A handheld probe is used to capture images
- The procedure is painless and non-invasive
- Images are reviewed by a board-certified Canadian radiologist
- Your report is delivered within 24 hours to you and your referring provider