A Retrograde urethrogram (RGU) is a fluoroscopy test of the urethra. It shows urethral narrowing or injury. Typical effective dose 0.5 to 1 mSv, similar to about 2 to 4 months 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।
Urethral narrowing or injury.
Poor urine stream, pelvic injury.
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.5 to 1 mSv, similar to about 2 to 4 months 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.
30 minutes. 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 rgu show?
Urethral narrowing or injury.
Why is a rgu done?
Poor urine stream, pelvic injury.
How do I prepare for a rgu?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Does a rgu use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.5 to 1 mSv, similar to about 2 to 4 months 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 rgu take?
30 minutes
Retrograde urethrogram (RGU) किन गरिन्छ?
Poor urine stream, pelvic injury.
Retrograde urethrogram (RGU) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Retrograde urethrogram (RGU) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.5 to 1 mSv, similar to about 2 to 4 months 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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