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==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*To evaluate female reproductive organs in pediatric patients or those that are not sexually active or refuse transvaginal exam | |||
*For evaluation during later pregnancy | |||
==Technique== | ==Technique== | ||
*3.5 MHz curvilinear probe | |||
*Start above pubic symphysis in longitudinal axis | |||
*Locate endometrial stripe (echogenic line) which represents the center of the uterus | |||
*Fan through longitudinal | |||
==Findings== | ==Findings== | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 17 October 2017
Background
Indications
- To evaluate female reproductive organs in pediatric patients or those that are not sexually active or refuse transvaginal exam
- For evaluation during later pregnancy
Technique
- 3.5 MHz curvilinear probe
- Start above pubic symphysis in longitudinal axis
- Locate endometrial stripe (echogenic line) which represents the center of the uterus
- Fan through longitudinal