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Pyonephrosis other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Diagnostic studies like intravenous pyelography have largely been replaced by ultrasound and CT scans because of their diagnostic accuracy and relatively low radiation exposure.
Other diagnostic studies
Other diagnostic studies
Intravenous pyelogram
- Largely been replaced by ultrasound and CT scan because of their diagnostic accuracy and relatively low radiation exposure.[1]
- Obstruction is demonstrated as a dense nephrogram along with delayed excretion of the contrast into a dilated collecting system.
- Can be used to evaluate renal function in the long term.
References
References
- ↑ Aghamir SM, Modaresi SS, Salavati A, Aloosh M, Meysami AP (2012). “Is intravenous urography required when ultrasonography and KUB evidence a ureteroscopy plan?”. Urol J. 9 (4): 648–51. PMID 23235967.
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