Radiology - Echo

Below you will find the specific preparations for a:

Liver - Gallbladder - Pancreas: empty stomach (do not eat, smoke or drink 6 hours before your examination)

Kidneys: doppler for hypertension: a light meal

Urinary passages: full bladder:  drink 1 litre of water, 1 hour before your appointment

Aorta: do not eat

Male pelvis (endorectal echo if necessary): full bladder

Female pelvis (+ endovaginal echo if necessary): full bladder

Upper torso: empty stomach (do not eat, smoke or drink 6 hours before your examination)

Breasts: please bring along previous X-rays

Pregnancy: <13 weeks: full bladder