Retrograde pyelogram
Retrograde pyelogram is a type of medical imaging procedure that visualizes the ureters and the kidneys. The procedure involves the injection of a contrast medium into the ureter in order to visualize the urinary tract on X-ray images.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The retrograde pyelogram procedure is typically performed by a urologist in a hospital or outpatient setting. The patient is placed under anesthesia, and a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. A thin tube, or catheter, is then passed through the cystoscope and into the ureter. The contrast medium is injected through the catheter, and X-ray images are taken to visualize the urinary tract.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Retrograde pyelogram is used to diagnose conditions affecting the urinary tract, such as kidney stones, tumors, or structural abnormalities. It can also be used to locate a blockage in the urinary tract.
Risks[edit | edit source]
As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with a retrograde pyelogram. These may include infection, allergic reaction to the contrast medium, bleeding, and damage to the urinary tract.
See also[edit | edit source]
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