Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

FAJR HOSPITAL

ULTRASOUND CENTER · MARIVAN · IRAN

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING · SONOGRAPHY

Ultrasound

A safe, painless and radiation-free diagnostic method. Using B-mode and colour flow Doppler imaging with high and low frequency probes, our service provides detailed evaluation of abdominal, thyroid, urinary and testicular structures.

B-MODE · LIVE

7.5 MHz

SAFE · PAINLESS · NON-IONISING

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Ultrasound: seeing without radiation

Ultrasound is a widely used diagnostic method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal organs and tissues. Our GE ultrasound system provides a broad range of studies — from routine abdominal scans to targeted evaluations of the thyroid, urinary tract, and testicles — all performed by qualified operators using standardised techniques.

02 / SERVICES OFFERED

Studies performed at our centre

01 / URINARY TRACT

Urinary Tract Ultrasound

Evaluation of the kidneys, ureters and bladder to detect stones, obstruction, cysts and other conditions.

02 / ABDOMEN & GI TRACT

Abdominal & GI Ultrasound

Comprehensive scanning of the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, duodenum, colon and kidneys.

03 / SURFACE ELEMENTS

Superficial Structures

High-resolution scanning of skin, soft tissue and superficial lesions using a high frequency probe.

04 / ENDOCRINE

Thyroid Ultrasound

Diagnostic evaluation of the thyroid gland, including nodules, cysts and structural abnormalities.

05 / SPECIALISED

Testicular Ultrasound

Specialised evaluation of the testicles for masses, torsion, varicocele and other scrotal conditions.

06 / DOPPLER

Colour Flow Doppler

Colour flow Doppler sonography for evaluating vascular flow and localising lesions in relation to vessels.

TECHNIQUE OVERVIEW

How the examination is performed

Duodenography and colonography are performed like a standard abdominal examination — using B-mode and colour flow Doppler ultrasonography with matched probe frequencies for surface and deep structures.

2.5

01 / LOW FREQUENCY

2.5 MHz Transducer

The low frequency probe is used to examine deeply located abdominal structures. It provides greater penetration for visualising the liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas and other deep organs.

7.5

02 / HIGH FREQUENCY

7.5 MHz Transducer

The high frequency probe delivers detailed examination of duodenal walls and folds, colonic walls and haustra. Its superior resolution makes it ideal for surface and superficial structures.

04 / EXAMINATION PROTOCOL

Standardised scanning procedure

01 / PATIENT PREPARATION

Overnight Fasting

All ultrasound examinations are performed after overnight fasting of at least 16 hours, using a standard scanning procedure. This ensures optimal image quality of the abdominal organs.

02 / CONTRAST TECHNIQUE

Water Contrast Imaging

Subjects are examined with and without water contrast. Water contrast imaging is performed by having adult subjects take at least one litre of water prior to the examination — improving visualisation of the gastrointestinal wall.

03 / POSITIONING

Patient Positioning & Approach

Patients are examined in the supine, left posterior oblique and left lateral decubitus positions, using intercostal and subcostal approaches. The liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, duodenum, colon and kidneys are routinely evaluated in all patients.

04 / MEASUREMENTS

Diameter & Wall Thickness

All measurements of diameter and wall thickness are performed with the machine's built-in software. Measurements are taken between peristaltic waves for accuracy and reproducibility.

05 / FOCUSED PROTOCOLS

Duodenography & Colonography

— DUODENUM (7.5 MHz)

With the patient lying supine, examination of the duodenum with high-frequency ultrasound duodenography is performed with the 7.5 MHz probe placed successively in the right upper abdomen and central epigastric regions.

— ASCENDING COLON

Examination begins midway along an imaginary line running from the iliac crest to the umbilicus, proceeding cephalad through the right mid-abdomen.

— DESCENDING COLON

Examination begins in the left upper abdomen and proceeds caudally, traversing the left mid- and lower abdomen, terminating at the sigmoid colon in the lower pelvic region.

YOUR VISIT

How the ultrasound is performed

A simple four-step pathway from arrival to report.

STEP ONE

Preparation

Overnight fasting; water contrast if the protocol requires it.

STEP TWO

Positioning

Supine, oblique or lateral decubitus positions as required.

STEP THREE

Scanning

B-mode and colour Doppler with the appropriate probe frequency.

STEP FOUR

Reporting

Findings reviewed and reported for your referring physician.

OUR COMMITMENT

"Real-time imaging. Real-time answers.
Safe for every patient, every day."

Ultrasound Center · Fajr Hospital

07 / ACCESS & APPOINTMENTS

How to reach the Ultrasound Center

REFERRAL

Physician Order

Ultrasound is arranged through a physician referral or hospital admission.

OUTPATIENT

Scheduled Scans

Booked ultrasound appointments during working hours.

EMERGENCY

Urgent Imaging

Ultrasound support for the Emergency Department when needed.

FAJR HOSPITAL · ULTRASOUND CENTER · MARIVAN

Seyed Qotb Street, Fajr Hospital, Marivan — Postal Code 6671731144

muk.ac.ir · fajr.marivan@muk.ac.ir

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