Introduction

　　The Ultrasound Department at Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital spans two wards in the main campus, covering over 1,400 square meters with 45 diagnostic rooms. Additional diagnostic facilities are located in the branch hospital, health examination department, VIP clinic, and emergency department. The department is equipped with 58 high-end color Doppler ultrasound machines, including both imported and domestic models. It manages daily ultrasound diagnostics, consultations for complex cases, and some health examination tasks, encompassing almost all ultrasound-related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The department handles an average of 1,500 cases daily and over 500,000 cases annually, including 335,000 outpatient and inpatient cases and more than 8,000 ultrasound-guided interventional procedures each year.

　　Specialty Highlights

　　The department boasts a comprehensive subspecialty layout, which includes abdominal, superficial, cardiac, vascular, obstetric/gynecologic, and interventional ultrasound. It also features specialized groups for stroke screening, musculoskeletal imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, elastography, prenatal diagnostics, and pelvic floor ultrasound, with appointed group leaders driving subspecialty advancements.

　　•Pelvic Floor Ultrasound: Recognized as a domestic leader, offering advanced diagnostic capabilities for pelvic floor disorders.

　　•Interventional Ultrasound: Leading the field provincially with innovative therapeutic applications.

　　•Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Providing cutting-edge diagnostic and interventional solutions for musculoskeletal conditions.

　　•Stroke Screening: Early-stage stroke ultrasound screening, contributing to timely diagnosis and management.

　　•Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: Excelling in diagnostic precision for challenging cases, with a provincial reputation for excellence.

　　Reputation and Influence

　　The department has earned a strong reputation for its advanced technology, specialized expertise, and consistent contributions to the field of ultrasound medicine. Its leadership in areas such as pelvic floor ultrasound, interventional ultrasound, musculoskeletal imaging, and early stroke screening positions it as a key player both provincially and locally, ensuring high standards in diagnostics and treatment for a wide range of conditions.