A Breast Ultrasound is used to examine the tissues of the breast.
Common reasons the Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure is performed include:
In some cases, a breast MRI study can be performed as an alternative to an ultrasound scan.
The equipment used for Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure may involve:
There are no recent advances for a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure.
The cost of a Breast Ultrasound procedure depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of your health insurance, annual deductibles, co-pay requirements, out-of-network and in-network of your healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.
In many cases, an estimate may be provided before the procedure. The final amount depends upon the findings during the procedure and post-operative care that is necessary.
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A Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure works in the following manner:
A Breast Ultrasound is performed in the following manner:
A Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure generally takes place as an outpatient procedure at a hospital.
An ultrasound technologist (sonographer) performs the exam under the supervision of a radiologist.
The duration of each study may vary, but in general, a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure takes less than 30 minutes.
A radiologist interprets the results of the procedure and inform the healthcare provider, who will in turn communicate the results to the patient.
The following preparations are needed prior to a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure:
Following are the benefits of the procedure:
Following are the risks of the procedure:
Following are the limitations of the procedure:
A physician will request your consent for the Breast Ultrasound procedure using an Informed Consent Form.
Consent for the procedure: A “consent” is your approval to undergo a procedure. A consent form is signed after the risks and benefits of the procedure, and alternative treatment options, are discussed. This process is called informed consent.
You must sign the forms only after you are totally satisfied by the answers to your questions. In case of minors and individuals unable to personally give their consent, the individual’s legal guardian or next of kin, shall give their consent for the procedure.
Some of the basic questions that you might ask your healthcare provider or physician are as follows:
The following may be expected during the procedure:
No anesthesia is administered during a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure.
The risks from a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure are minimal in a vast majority of cases.
No post-operative care is needed following a Breast Ultrasound procedure.
In general, there are no complications from a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure.
A Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure is an uncomplicated procedure that does not pose any risk to women.
No post-operative care is needed following a Breast Ultrasound radiology procedure.
No recovery time is needed following the radiology procedure.
A Breast Ultrasound procedure does not involve the removal of any body tissue.
Since no tissue is removed during the procedure, a pathologist does not get involved in the care of the patient.
It is important to note that the number of bills that the patient may receive depends on the arrangement the healthcare facility has with the physician and other healthcare providers.
Sometimes, the patient may get a single bill that includes the healthcare facility and the consultant physician charges. Sometimes, the patient might get multiple bills depending on the healthcare provider involved. For instance, the patient may get a bill from:
The patient is advised to inquire and confirm the type of billing, before a Breast Ultrasound procedure is performed.
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