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transabdominal ultrasound

woman having a transabdominal ultrasound

a transabdominal ultrasound is used to look at the pelvic organs. gel is placed on your abdomen. then a small, hand-held unit called a transducer is gently moved around to view the pelvic organs. the transducer sound waves make a picture on the tv screen.

current as of: july 26, 2023

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