Normal results after an endorectal ultrasound are normal, healthy tissues
A normal pelvic ultrasound may show the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding structures appearing normal in size, shape, and position. The endometrium may be of normal thickness, and there should be no abnormal masses or fluid collections present. Blood flow to the pelvic organs should be normal.
Ultrasound can produce a very narrow beam due to its higher frequency and shorter wavelength compared to normal sound waves. The shorter wavelength allows for greater directional control and reduced diffraction, enabling the ultrasound waves to focus more tightly. In contrast, normal sound waves, which typically have longer wavelengths, tend to spread out more as they travel, making it difficult to achieve a narrow beam. This property makes ultrasound particularly useful in applications like medical imaging and industrial testing.
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Normal findings from a cardiac catheterization will indicate no abnormalities of heart chamber size or configuration, wall motion or thickness, the direction of blood flow, or motion of the valves.
The genotype of a person with normal red blood cells is usually AA, where both copies of the beta-globin gene are normal. This results in the production of normal hemoglobin and red blood cells.
Endorectal ultrasound
Endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) is a procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum and high frequency sound waves (ultrasound waves) are generated
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Abnormal results range from any number of congenital deformities in the lining of the rectum to serious rectal cancers
The population in which this procedure is normally done is elderly
Since ERUS is a minor invasive procedure, there is no aftercare
An endorectal ultrasound involves inserting a probe into the rectum to obtain images of the rectal wall and surrounding tissues, primarily used to assess rectal diseases or conditions. In contrast, a transrectal ultrasound is specifically focused on imaging the prostate gland and surrounding structures in men, often used for prostate cancer evaluation or biopsies. While both procedures utilize similar technologies, their primary applications and target areas differ.
The patient must evacuate the bowels completely before the procedure is done. This usually is assisted though the use of several enemas
ERUS is used as a diagnostic procedure in rectal cancer to determine stage of the tumor and as a post-radiation, presurgical examination to assess extent of tumor shrinkage
Fetal abnormalities cannot be detected with 100% accuracy. A normal result does not necessarily guarantee that the fetus will be normal. The skill of the technician may be a mitigating factor.
A normal ultrasound scan would indicate a fully healthy eye. For therapeutic ultrasound, a normal result would be an improvement in the targeted condition, such as shrinking of a tumor or lessening of pressure inside the eye of a.
The technologist performing the ultrasound should consult with a radiologist or other physician if any questionable results appear.