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

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

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

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

• Intravenous pyelogram
• Cystoscopy
• Urology

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