cystourethrography

Examples

• All

• Micturating cystourethrography is the preferred initial investigation for a male child so that urethral defects causing secondary VUR can also be visualized.

  Academic text (2000)

• Babies with dilated renal collecting systems underwent further investigations (micturating cystourethrography, intravenous urography, or radioisotope study).

  Academic text (1991)

• The parents had no history of renal disease, and their DMSA isotope renograms were normal; micturating cystourethrography was not done.

  Academic text (2000)

• The other 11 siblings, aged 1-15 years, were screened by micturating cystourethrography, and VUR was found in four (numbers 1, 6, 10, and 12).

  Academic text (2000)

• Thus, about 50% of the siblings of index cases are found to have VUR when screened by micturating cystourethrography before the age of 2 years; whereas there is a risk of about 1 in 2 for VUR in children of individuals already known to have the condition.

  Academic text (2000)

• VUR has been diagnosed with increasing frequency in infants by fetal ultrasonography, showing hydronephrosis, and micturating cystourethrography soon after birth.

  Academic text (2000)

• The assessors then decided whether to recommend a secondary investigation such as rescanning, micturating cystourethrography (MCUG), intravenous urography, or a radioisotope study.

  Academic text (1991)

• The doctor ordered a cystourethrography to get a clearer picture of the patient's bladder and urethra.

• After experiencing urinary issues, she underwent cystourethrography to identify any underlying problems.

Synonyms

C

cystogram

vscystourethrography

• Specialized

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An X-ray test of the bladder using a special dye or the image it produces

includes examination of the urethra as well as the bladder

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology