What is Ultrasound used for?

Abdominal, pelvic, obstetric and soft-tissue imaging.

What should I expect during Ultrasound?

A gel is applied and a probe is moved across the skin. The examination is painless and images appear in real time.

Medical Imaging · Ultrasound

Ultrasonography (3D/4D/5D)

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no ionising radiation — to image soft tissue in real time. 3D, 4D and 5D describe progressively richer reconstruction of that data.

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What you need to know

Ultrasound, explained.

What it is: Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves — no ionising radiation — to image soft tissue in real time. 3D, 4D and 5D describe progressively richer reconstruction of that data.
What it is used for: Abdominal, pelvic, obstetric and soft-tissue imaging.
What to expect: A gel is applied and a probe is moved across the skin. The examination is painless and images appear in real time.

How to prepare

Some ultrasound examinations require a full bladder or a period without eating; others require nothing. Contact the centre — the requirement depends on what is being scanned.

A 5D ultrasound image produced on Everight's advanced ultrasonography system

Care during your examination

Radiology equipment and environments often appear cold and intimidating, but our team is trained and motivated to give maximum care and support to patients during their examinations.

Everight's imaging suite at the Abuja headquarters

Every image is reviewed, analysed, managed and stored on a digital archiving communication system.

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