Cystourethrography
| Cystourethrography | |
|---|---|
 Cystography image showing contrast in the urinary bladder and left ureter (right side of image). | |
| ICD-9 | 87.77 |
| OPS-301 code | 3-13f |
Cystourethrography is a radiographic, fluoroscopic medical procedure that is used to visualize and evaluate the female urethra. Voiding and positive pressure cystourethrograms help to assess lower urinary tract trauma, reflux, suspected fistulas, and to diagnose urinary retention. Magnetic imaging (MRI) has been replacing this diagnostic tool due to its increased sensitivity.[1] This imaging technique is used to diagnose hydronephrosis, voiding anomalies, and urinary tract infections in children. abnormalities.[2]
Cysourethrography includes the voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) and positive pressure urethrogram (PPUG).
References
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2012). Williams gynecology. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. pp. 49–50. ISBN 9780071716727.
- ^ Fernbach, Sandra K.; Feinstein, Kate A.; Schmidt, Mary Beth (2000). "Pediatric Voiding Cystourethrography: A Pictorial Guide1". RadioGraphics. 20 (1): 155–168. doi:10.1148/radiographics.20.1.g00ja12155. ISSN 0271-5333.
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