Toshiba Endovaginal Aplio 50 SSA-700A PVT-661VT Ultrasound Probe

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Endovaginal ultrasound

Endovaginal ultrasound imaging is commonly used for diagnosing problems with the ovaries, including cysts and cancer, and it has proven to be the most effective and accurate method available. Although ovarian scans can be done using other methods, an endovaginal ultrasound machine can almost always producer clearer and better images.

Some of the other uses of endovaginal ultrasound imaging include examinations of the uterus and other pelvic organs, and it is often used during pregnancy to check on the health of the fetus. Endovaginal ultrasound is a vital tool in the early detection and treatment of ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer.

What is an ultrasound transducer and what does it do?

An ultrasound transducer, also called a probe, is a device that produces sound waves that bounce off body tissues and make echoes.

The transducer also receives the echoes and sends them to a computer that uses them to create an image called sonogram.

Moreover, the essential element of each ultrasound transducer is a piezoelectric crystal. It serves to generate as well as receive ultrasound waves.

The main components of a typical ultrasound transducer consist of:

1. Lens

2. Strain Relief

3. Cyrstal

4. Cable

5. Connector Housing

Basic Ultrasound Transducer Types:

1. Linear Transducers

2. Convex or curved array Transducers

3. Phased Array Transducers

4. Sector Transducers

5. Endocavity Transducers

6. 3d/4d Transducers

7. Tee Transducers