Abdominal Ultrasound

Ultrasound, Abdominal

What Affects the Test

Factors that can interfere with your test and the accuracy of the results include:

• Stool, air (or other gas), or contrast material (such as barium) in the stomach or intestines.
• The inability to remain still during the test.
• Extreme obesity.
• Having an open wound in the area being viewed.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: February 20, 2007
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Paul D. Traughber, MD - Radiology Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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