During a liver ultrasound, images of your liver are recorded using sound waves. A probe is moved across your skin over the liver area to accomplish this.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Preparation: A gel is applied to the skin over the liver area. This gel helps the probe move smoothly and ensures good contact between the probe and the skin.
- Imaging: A probe, shaped like a microphone, is moved across the gelled skin surface. According to our reference, the gel facilitates this movement and allows the probe to direct sound waves effectively through your skin towards the liver.
- Recording: The ultrasound machine then records the returning sound waves, creating pictures of your liver.
In summary, a liver ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of your liver, aiding in diagnosis and monitoring.
