Clinical Observation on Retrograde Pyelography.
- Author:
Ki Ung NAM
1
;
Kyu Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Han-Il Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
retrograde pyelography;
intravenous pyelography
- MeSH:
Humans;
Hydronephrosis;
Pelvis;
Ureter;
Urography*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1982;23(2):170-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
During the period from January 1978 to December 1980, 46 patients who were taken RGP were analyzed and observed as follows. 1) RGP was performed 46 patients who were not defined exactly on IVP. 2) Undefined findings on IVP that was performed RGP classified into four group as follows. Group I : Abnormal changes or poor visualization of calyx, pelvis and ureter; 17 (32.7%) Group II : Hydronephrosis; 12 cases (23.1%) Group III : Delayed visualization; 9 cases (17.3%) Group IV : Non-visualization; 14 cases (26.9%) 3) Of the 46 patients (52 kidneys), 35 patients (41 kidneys) were defined with RGP and remained 11 patients (11 kidneys) had been required other special urologic studies for further evaluation.
