A Intravenous urogram (IVU) is a fluoroscopy test of the urinary tract. It shows kidney outline and drainage; mostly replaced by CT. Typical effective dose 2 to 3 mSv, similar to about 8 months to 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Kidney outline and drainage; mostly replaced by CT.
Stones or blockage where CT is unavailable.
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Typical effective dose 2 to 3 mSv, similar to about 8 months to 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
about 1 hour. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Fluoroscopy
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a ivu show?
Kidney outline and drainage; mostly replaced by CT.
Why is a ivu done?
Stones or blockage where CT is unavailable.
How do I prepare for a ivu?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Does a ivu use radiation?
Typical effective dose 2 to 3 mSv, similar to about 8 months to 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a ivu take?
about 1 hour
Intravenous urogram (IVU) क्यों किया जाता है?
Stones or blockage where CT is unavailable.
Intravenous urogram (IVU) के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Intravenous urogram (IVU) गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
Typical effective dose 2 to 3 mSv, similar to about 8 months to 1 year of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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