Breast ultrasonography plays an important role in the diagnosis of breast diseases, and understanding its precautions can ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the results.
The first is to check the choice of time. For premenopausal women, the best time to check is 3-7 days after the end of menstruation. This is because during the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone levels in women are constantly changing, and breast tissue will also produce corresponding physiological changes. In the pre-menstrual period, the breast will appear hyperplasia and swelling under the action of hormones. At this time, the hyperplastic breast tissue may cover up some small lesions, such as small lumps or slight structural abnormalities, which can easily lead to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. In the days after the end of menstruation, breast tissue gradually returns to a relatively stable state, at which time the examination is more conducive to the detection of potential lesions.
The preparatory work before the
inspection can not be ignored. Patients do not need to empty their stomach and hold their urine, which is different from some abdominal ultrasound examinations. However, we should pay attention to dress, and choose a jacket that is easy to wear and take off, so as to fully expose both breasts. Because breast ultrasound requires direct contact of the probe with the skin for scanning, if clothes are inconvenient to wear and take off, it will waste time and may affect the smooth progress of the examination. At the same time, we should avoid smearing too much skin care products, lotions or plasters on the breast skin. These substances may form an interference layer between the probe and the skin, which hinders the transmission of ultrasonic waves, thus affecting the image quality and reducing the accuracy of the examination.
In the process of examination, the cooperation of patients is very important. Patients are generally required to lie in the supine and lateral positions. In the supine position, the patient should keep his body relaxed, his shoulders drooping naturally, and his arms can be placed at his sides or raised above his head, so that the mammary glands can be fully unfolded. The lateral position is mainly used to examine the lateral and axillary areas of the breast, and the patient should adjust the body angle according to the doctor’s instructions. If you feel tense during the examination, the muscles will contract unconsciously, which may change the position and shape of the breast and affect the display of ultrasound images. If there is pain or discomfort during the examination, the doctor must be informed in time, but do not move the body without authorization, so as not to affect the continuity and accuracy of the examination.
After
inspection, there are usually no special precautions. If invasive operations such as puncture biopsy are performed during the examination, wound care should be carried out according to the doctor’s instructions, such as keeping the puncture site clean, avoiding strenuous exercise, and preventing complications such as infection. In a word, paying attention to these matters can make breast ultrasound better serve the diagnosis of breast diseases.
