Testicular / Scrotal Ultrasound
Procedure Title:
Testicular / Scrotal Ultrasound
Patient Name:
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Appointment Time:
When:________________________
Date:__________________________
Time:________________________
Where:
You will report to the Radiology registration area on the 1st floor of Cobb Tower, Oconee Regional Medical Center with your doctor’s order. Please report to registration 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Purpose :
This test provides images of your scrotum/testicles. The scan is safe and painless; there is no radiation involved.
Preparation:
There is no preparation necessary for this exam. Medications can be taken prior to the exam.
Procedure:
This procedure usually takes approximately 30 minutes. Please note that examination times may vary. You may be asked to change into a gown and provide us with a brief history. You will then lie on the ultrasound table and a water-based gel will be spread on your scrotum. This gel helps to provide us with quality images. A plastic devise called a transducer will be placed over the scrotal area and moved back and forth to obtain the images necessary to answer your physician’s questions.
After Car
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After the test, you may resume all normal activities.
The radiologist’s report of the results will be sent to your doctor. Your doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Please call (478) 454-3815 (Ultrasound Department) if you have additional questions.
Reviewed:
01/05/2009
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821 N. Cobb Street Milledgeville, GA 31061, (478) 454-3505