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ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUNDS   

Advanced
Abdominal
Imaging

A comprehensive abdominal ultrasound provides valuable information about internal organs, soft tissues, and disease processes that may not be visible on radiographs. The COVE performs detailed abdominal evaluations to help uncover the source of disease and guide appropriate next steps.

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Veterinary abdominal ultrasound evaluating internal organs in a canine patient

ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUNDS 

Advanced
Abdominal Care

A comprehensive abdominal ultrasound provides valuable information about internal organs, soft tissues, and disease processes that may not be visible on radiographs. The COVE performs detailed abdominal evaluations to help uncover the source of disease and guide appropriate next steps.

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Veterinary sonographer performing a comprehensive abdominal ultrasound examination
When is Ultrasound Recommended?
COMMON APPLICATIONS
 
When physical examination findings, laboratory results, or clinical signs suggest underlying disease, abdominal ultrasound provides detailed evaluation of internal organs and soft tissues to help guide diagnosis and treatment decisions.
What's Included During an Abdominal Ultrasound?
COMPREHENSIVE ORGAN EVALUATION
 
Abdominal ultrasound allows detailed evaluation of internal organs and soft tissue structures throughout the abdomen. Each exam helps identify abnormalities, assess disease processes, and provide clinically useful information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Board-certified veterinary radiologist interpreting abdominal ultrasound findings
Ultrasound assessment of the liver and gallbladder during veterinary abdominal imaging
Abdominal ultrasound being performed with pet owner comforting her dog
Veterinary ultrasound evaluating kidney structure and urinary tract abnormalities
Patient and Owner Comfort
Comfort Designed for You & Your Pet
PERSONALIZED PATIENT CARE
 
Abdominal ultrasounds are performed in a comfortable outpatient setting designed with both pets and their owners in mind. Whenever appropriate, owners may be invited to remain with their pet during portions of the examination while our team completes a thorough evaluation.
Complete Examination 
Includes:
 
  • Liver size, shape, and margins
  • Hepatic architecture and echogenicity
  • Gallbladder and biliary evaluation
  • Portal vasculature assessment
  • Diaphragm visualization
Evaluates the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and surrounding vasculature to assess organ structure and identify abnormalities. Ultrasound can help detect changes in liver size and texture, biliary disease, masses, cysts, inflammation, and other hepatobiliary conditions.
Includes:
 
  • Organ Size & Structure
  • Inflammatory Changes
  • Masses & Abnormalities

Assesses splenic size, texture, and abnormalities that may indicate inflammation, masses, or systemic disease.

Includes:
 
  • Left & Right Kidneys
  • Left & Right Ureters
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Cystourethral Junction (CUJ) 

Evaluates the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urinary outflow region to help identify urinary tract abnormalities and disease.

Includes:
 
  • Stomach
  • Pylorus
  • Small Intestines
    • Duodenum
    •  Jejunum
    •  Ileum
  • Ileocolic Junction
  • Colon

Provides detailed evaluation of the stomach and intestinal tract to assess wall layering, motility concerns, inflammation, masses, or obstruction.

Includes:
 
  • Organ Size & Structure
  • Inflammatory Changes
  • Masses & Abnormalities
  • Endocrine-Related Changes

Assesses pancreatic and adrenal size, structure, and abnormalities associated with inflammation, masses, or endocrine disease.

Includes:
 
  • Size & Appearance
  • Inflammatory Changes
  • Neoplastic Changes

Evaluates abdominal lymph nodes for enlargement or abnormal appearance that may suggest inflammation, infection, or neoplastic disease.

Board-Certified Expertise
Every diagnostic study performed at The COVE is reviewed by board-certified specialists committed to delivering accurate interpretations, timely reporting, and collaborative support. Meet our specialists, review case studies, or refer a patient to get started.

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Waukesha, WI: (262) 668-7878
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