Ultrasonography is an ultrasound-based imaging tool used to diagnose a variety of conditions in various internal body structures. While ultrasonography is most commonly known for its use in obstetrics, there are a variety of medical fields that utilize this technology for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
The terms Ultrasonography and Sonography are used interchangeably. This diagnostic technique makes use of high frequency sound waves, aimed at areas in the body in order to produce visual images of anatomical structures. Ultrasonography is also known as diagnostic sonography and echocardiography when used in imaging the heart. |