Pelvic ultrasound (transabdominal)
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