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 — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
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
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
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) किन गरिन्छ?
Stones or blockage where CT is unavailable.
Intravenous urogram (IVU) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Intravenous urogram (IVU) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
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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