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When will I get my results?
Once the examination has been completed, the images will be reviewed by a radiologist, who will report the findings of the scan. If you have been referred by your GP, the results will be sent to the GP within 10 days. If you have been referred by a hospital consultant, you will receive your results at your next OPD appointment. Results will not be issued on the day of scan.

Location
The Ultrasound department is located in the Radiology Department, on the lower ground floor of the hospital. Please check in at the main x-ray reception desk on arrival.
Who do I contact if I am unable to attend?
Please contact 01-8092792 if you wish to reschedule your appointment
If you have any difficulties please contact the Radiology department at the number below
Radiology Department
Beaumont Hospital
Beaumont
Dublin 9.
Tel: (01) 8092792
Fax:(01) 8092576

Date Issued: August 2021
Review date: August 2023
Author(s): Radiography Management Team
Approved by: Imaging and Interventional Radiology Directorate Team

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Beaumont Hospital
Imaging and Interventional
Radiology Directorate
Scrotal Ultrasound
Patient Information

Welcome to the
Ultrasound Department

What is a Scrotal Ultrasound?
A scrotal ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to look specifically at the testicles, the epididymides and the scrotal sac. The sound waves pass through the skin and are reflected off the organs to create a picture on a screen with the help of a computer. These pictures are then interpreted by the Radiologist/ Radiographer. As sound waves are used rather than radiation, the procedure is safe. The procedure is non-invasive as the examination takes place entirely on the outside of the body.
How do I prepare for my Scrotal Ultrasound scan?
There is no need to fast before the scrotal ultrasound. Take any medication you have been prescribed as normal. You will be shown to the ultrasound room , asked to undress below the waist and put on a hospital gown.

Can I bring a relative or friend?
Yes, someone may accompany you on the day of your scan. However, this person might not be permitted to stay with you during the scan.
Arriving for the scan:
On the day of your scan, you should arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time. As Beaumont is an acute hospital there may be occasions when other patients may need to be scanned urgently which could mean you experience a delay to your appointed time. Patients should be aware that there may be a number of lists running simultaneously, and therefore, you may not be called in order of arrival in the department.

What happens during the scrotal scan?
Ultrasound examinations are performed in a dimly lit room, to allow for images on the screen to be seen more clearly. The radiographer will explain the procedure clearly prior to beginning. You will be asked to lie on the examination table, your scrotum will be exposed and some cold gel will be placed on it. A transducer is moved back and forth against the skin surface to obtain an image. At the end of the scan, tissue is provided for you to wipe off the gel. The scan will take approximately between 20-30 minutes to complete.