Urography : Various Imaging Modalities. Is CT Urography the most promising successor of traditional IVU.

Dr. Garima Sharma; Dr. Swarnava Tarafdar; Dr. Suleman Merchant

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Urography : Various Imaging Modalities. Is CT Urography the most promising successor of traditional IVU.

Dr. Garima Sharma, Dr. Swarnava Tarafdar, Dr. Suleman Merchant

Abstract :

<p>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;The present prospective study of 50 patients aimed at evaluating relative value of the available imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging over intravenous urography (IVU) in evaluation of urinary tract disease. Out of these various modalities, CT Urography (CTU) with three dimensional reformatted images and multiplanar reconstruction proved to be the most promising successor of IVU for the whole range of urological conditions like calculus disease, infections, neoplastic, congenital and traumatic conditions and post&amp;ndash;operative complications. MR Urography is still an evolving technique. It has low sensitivity for detecting calcifications and calculi and lacks the spatial resolution of CT but can be used to evaluate the urinary system in a single imaging study without exposure to radiation. USG is an excellent screening modality for diseases affecting the urinary tract. We propose use of CTU over IVU in evaluation of urinary tract pathologies, however IVU cannot still be completely dispensed with in our country where cost is a major factor in deciding the work up of a patient.&lt;/p&gt;</p>