Will I get pain after biopsy?
Yes, some patients might get pain after the biopsy. Patient can take routine pain killers for the same.
What preparations are required for USG guided biopsy / procedures?
Patient needs to be empty stomach for 6 hours prior to biopsy. Blood thinners like ecopsirin needs to be stopped 5 days prior to biopsy after consultation with the treating physician. PT, PTT , INR tests needs to be done before the biopsy. Patient is observed for 4 to 5 hours after biopsy before discharge.
Can small kidney or gall stones missed in USG?
Yes. If the stones are very small it can be missed. It can also be missed due to overlying bowel gas.
Is it safe for the children and pregnant women?
Yes. It is safe.
Can USG can be repeatedly?
Yes. Since there is no ionizing radiation involved with USG, it can repeated multiple times.
Is there any risks involved for doing USG?
No.
Is there any radiation involved with USG?
No
What preparation is required for transrectal ultrasound?
Patient has to take enema or laxatives in the night before the ultrasound to clear the bowel.
What preparation is required for doing USG?
Patient should be with full bladder prior to the ultrasound. For looking at gall bladder stones or pathologies it is advised ultrasound after 12 hours of empty stomach. For transvaginal USG, empty baldder is required.
What preparations are required before interventional procedure?
Non vascular procedures like biopsies and drainage are done on OPD basis. Ablations procedures are done with 1 day hospital admission. Vascular interventions are done with hospital stay from 2 to 5 days depending on the procedure complexity. Patient needs to be empty stomach for 6 hours prior to procedure. Blood thinners like ecopsirin needs to be stopped 5 days prior to procedure is needed. PT, PTT , INR and some routine blood tests needs to be done before.
