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Would a lower abdominal ultra sound show faloupion tube problems ? or only a vaginal ultra sound ?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Maybe: They should do an internal exam if the external exam does NT sh what they need to see..

Answered 2/13/2015

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Both: If you have "pus tubes"(tubo-ovarian abscess) both forms of ultrasound will pick it up although the vaginal route is more accurate due to proximity to the area in obese patients.

Answered 1/26/2014

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Would a lower abdominal ultra sound show faloupion tube problems ? or only a vaginal ultra sound ?

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