From traditional 2-D ultrasound to the most-advanced 3-D & 4-D ultrasound technology, Derry Imaging provides its patients access to all the ultrasound technologies available today. Always on the cutting edge, Derry Imaging was one of the first imaging centers in the area that began using this state-of-the-art technology. Our investment in the latest imaging services demonstrates Derry Imaging's commitment to our patients.

Our Most Recent Aquistion - The Peripheral Vascular Lab
Derry Imaging purchased a Peripheral Vascular Lab (PVL) in January of 2008. The PVL is used for the evaluation of blood vessel problems. It gives physicians an alternative to traditional methods of assessing vascular disorders. The studies performed in the PVL serve as an extension of the physical exam, further aiding in the diagnosis and treatment. Studies offered incude: Ankle /Brachial indices, Ankle /Brachial indices with exercise, APVR, and Venous insufficiency testing. We continue to offer carotid duplex and upper and lower extremity venous imaging for DVT.

About Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging uses high frequency sound waves to penetrate the body. A computer processes the returning "echoes" to create an image, similar to how a submarine uses sonar to detect objects. Ultrasound is used routinely to examine the fetus, abdominal organs, thyroid gland, the female pelvis, and blood vessels - both arteries and veins.

Most of us are familiar with traditional 2-D ultrasound images, which produce two-dimensional, black-and-white images. 2-D ultrasound images are actually a series of thin image "slices" that a doctor views one at a time. Because the image is two-dimensional, it appears flat looking.

State-of-the-Art Ultrasound Technology
3-D & 4-D Ultrasound imaging has been available at Derry Imaging since 2004. 3-D ultrasound technology produces three-dimensional images that look amazingly life like. The image of the fetus on the right is an example of a 3-D ultrasound image. 4-D ultrasound imaging, also known as dynamic 3-D ultrasound, shows the image actually moving in real time.

Real-life applications of 3-D ultrasound have benefited unborn babies diagnosed with heart defects, cleft lip or neural tube defects such as spina bifida. The enhanced 3-D ultrasound imaging enables doctors to better visualize the abnormality, and in the case of an unborn fetus, develop plans about how the baby will be treated after birth.

About the Exam
An ultrasound study usually takes 30 minutes to complete Ultrasound imaging can be performed safely on any patient, even pregnant women and small children.

A sonographer, who is trained in the techniques of ultrasound imaging, performs the study. All Derry Imaging sonographers are registered and have added certification in all ultrasound specialties, such as obstetrical and breast imaging. All of our ultrasound studies are supervised and reviewed by a board-certified radiologist.

Accreditation
Derry Imaging Center is accredited by the American College Radiology (ACR) in Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound, and CT Scan Imaging Services. This means we provide assurances to our patients and referring physicians the only the highest quality care is provided. Accreditation means patients can be assured that staff and equipment have passed the ACR's rigorous evaluations.

Call us today to schedule your next exam at (603) 537-1363.

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