Urethrography Voiding
Cystourethrography. Questions with
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What is the purpose of retrograde urography? - ANSWERSIt is performed to determine
the location of urinary calculi or other obstructions of the urinary system.
Define retrograde - ANSWERSmoving backward
Who introduces the contrast medium into the pelvicalyceal system via catheterization
during retrograde urography? - ANSWERSUrologist.
Define nonfunctional study - ANSWERSA study in which a patient's normal processes
are not involved in the procedure.
Define Retrograde cystography. - ANSWERSA nonfunctional radiographic examination
of the urinary bladder.
After bladder catheterization is performed for cystography, how is the the contrast
material allowed to flow? - ANSWERSBy gravity only.
What routine positioning is included for a cystogram? - ANSWERSAP with a 15 deg
caudad angle and bilateral posterior obliques(LPO and RPO).
Why is the voiding cystourethrography considered a functional study? - ANSWERSThis
examination provides a study of the urethra and the patient ability to urinate.
In what positions are the female and male placed in during the voiding
cystourethrography study. - ANSWERSFemales are usually placed in AP position while
males are best examined in the 30 degree RPO position.
What is the purpose of the retrograde urethrography exam? - ANSWERSTo
demonstrate the full length of the urethra on male patients.
What are clinical indications for retrograde urethrography? - ANSWERSTrauma and
obstruction of the urethra.
What device is used to inject contrast into the urethra for the retrograde urethography? -
ANSWERSBrodney clamp