Intravenous pyelogram

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1. DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY EDUCATION Production Team Dr Abraham Benjamin - Manager Medical Informatics Mr. Naresh Kumar - Coordinator Medical Informatics I ntra V enous P yelogram (IVP)

2. What is Intra Venous Pyelogram ? An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a special x-ray examination of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters.   It is also called Intravenous Urogram .   An Intravenous Pyelogram can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, and it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys.   Intravenous Pyelogram can be done as a emergency Procedure without any preparation.

3. Anatomy of the Urinary Tract

4. Why is the test performed? An Intravenous Pyelogram can be used to evaluate: An abdominal injury. Bladder and kidney infections. Blood in the urine. Flank pain (possibly due to kidney stones). Tumors .

5. How is it performed ? During Intravenous Pyelogram , a dye called contrast material is injected into a vein into the patients arm. A series of X-ray pictures is then taken at timed intervals . An ultrasound or a computed tomography (CT) scan may be combined with an Intravenous Pyelogram if more details about the urinary tract are needed. In Patients with kidney failure or suspected renal failure the contrast can damage the kidneys further . The test should be done in a X Ray Department where a doctor is available as on occasions the contrast can cause severe reactions which may lead to medical emergencies.

6. What is the Preparation Required for the Procedure ? The patient may need to be fasting for 8 to 12 hours before the Intravenous Pyelogram . The Patient also may need to take a laxative the evening before the test and possibly have an enema the morning of the test to make sure that the bowels are empty.

7. How does the IVP look like ?

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