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Other Radiology Procedures

IVU (intravenous urography)
In this, a dye is injected intravenously and x-ray pictures of the kidneys, ureters and bladder are obtained. The dye is radio-opaque and seen well with x-rays. Overnight fasting and good preparation of the colon with Dulcolax are required. The cost is between Rs 1000 to 2500.

MCU (micturating cystourethrography)
Dye is introduced into the urinary bladder and the patient is asked to micturate/urinate. X-ray pictures are obtained during the act of micturition to assess the function and structure of the urinary bladder and urethra.

RGU (retrograde urethrography)
Dye is injected through the urethra from the glans penis and x-ray pictures are taken. This helps in assessing the urethra and the bladder base.

Fistulogram and sinusogram
In these studies, using a small catheter, iodinated dye is injected into the cutaneous sinus or fistula and x-rays are taken, which help in identifying the tract of the sinus or fistula.

Sialography
In this, the parotid duct is cannulated from the mouth and x-ray pictures of the parotid duct and gland are obtained.

Angiography, venography
The arteries are catheterized usually through the femoral artery and after injection of iodinated dye, x-rays are taken. If the same study is performed for the veins, we get venograms.

HSG (hysterosalpingography)
The cervix is cannulated and iodinated dye is injected into the cervical and uterine lumen. The Fallopian tubes are then well seen. This procedure is used to study the patency of the passage as well as other structural abnormalities.

 

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