INTRODUCTION
Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images.1 Transvaginal Ultrasound is a part of a routine pelvic examination and forms the gold standard for pelvic examinations when combined with a Transabdominal Pelvic Examination.1
The Transvaginal ultrasound exam is superior to Transabdominal pelvic exam because it provides greater detail of pelvic organs, pathology and early first-trimester pregnancy viability and dating.9 However, Transvaginal ultrasound does have its usefulness and limitations unlike Transabdominal pelvic examinations, women are not required to fill their bladder.4,9 Although TVS is a …show more content…
Transvaginal Ultrasound is preferred over Transabdominal Sonography (TAUS) because it provides a greater detail of pelvic organs, pathology and has great accuracy in early first-trimester pregnancy viability and dating. Unlike TAUS, women are not required to fill their bladder.7 Although TVUS is a relatively invasive procedure and potentially embarrassing for the woman, it is increasingly the routine investigation for assessment of pelvic conditions both in younger and in older patients.7,8
The routine TVUS examination is carried out only after ensuring that the patient is not a virgin (married) and that informed consent for the procedure has been obtained.12 A professional Sonographer ensures the patient understanding of the procedure by explaining the examination in detail and addressing patient queries. Prior proper probe disinfection and preparation of the probe is ensured by using sterile probe covers to prevent
Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is an invasive diagnostic Sonography procedure in which an ultrasound probe is placed in the vagina to produce detailed, diagnostic pelvic images.1 Transvaginal Ultrasound is a part of a routine pelvic examination and forms the gold standard for pelvic examinations when combined with a Transabdominal Pelvic Examination.1
The Transvaginal ultrasound exam is superior to Transabdominal pelvic exam because it provides greater detail of pelvic organs, pathology and early first-trimester pregnancy viability and dating.9 However, Transvaginal ultrasound does have its usefulness and limitations unlike Transabdominal pelvic examinations, women are not required to fill their bladder.4,9 Although TVS is a …show more content…
Transvaginal Ultrasound is preferred over Transabdominal Sonography (TAUS) because it provides a greater detail of pelvic organs, pathology and has great accuracy in early first-trimester pregnancy viability and dating. Unlike TAUS, women are not required to fill their bladder.7 Although TVUS is a relatively invasive procedure and potentially embarrassing for the woman, it is increasingly the routine investigation for assessment of pelvic conditions both in younger and in older patients.7,8
The routine TVUS examination is carried out only after ensuring that the patient is not a virgin (married) and that informed consent for the procedure has been obtained.12 A professional Sonographer ensures the patient understanding of the procedure by explaining the examination in detail and addressing patient queries. Prior proper probe disinfection and preparation of the probe is ensured by using sterile probe covers to prevent