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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Pyelogram''' is a type of [[medical imaging]] procedure that allows physicians to visualize the [[anatomy]] and functionality of a patient's [[kidney]]s, [[ureter]]s, and [[bladder]]. The procedure involves the injection of a [[contrast medium]] into the patient's bloodstream, which then travels to the kidneys and urinary tract, highlighting these areas on an [[X-ray]] image.<br />
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==Procedure==<br />
The pyelogram procedure begins with the patient lying on an X-ray table. A [[radiologist]] or a trained [[technician]] will then inject the contrast medium into a vein, usually in the patient's arm. The contrast medium travels through the bloodstream and eventually reaches the kidneys, where it is filtered out and passes into the ureters and bladder. X-ray images are taken at various stages to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.<br />
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==Types of Pyelogram==<br />
There are two main types of pyelogram: intravenous pyelogram (IVP) and retrograde pyelogram. <br />
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* '''Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)''': This is the most common type of pyelogram. The contrast medium is injected into a vein and images are taken as the contrast medium is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urinary tract.<br />
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* '''Retrograde Pyelogram''': This procedure is used when an IVP is not possible or does not provide sufficient information. In a retrograde pyelogram, the contrast medium is injected directly into the ureters through a [[cystoscope]], a thin tube inserted through the urethra.<br />
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==Uses==<br />
Pyelograms are used to diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions affecting the kidneys and urinary tract. These include:<br />
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* [[Kidney stones]]<br />
* [[Tumors]]<br />
* [[Infections]]<br />
* [[Structural abnormalities]]<br />
* [[Blockages]]<br />
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==Risks==<br />
As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks associated with a pyelogram. These may include:<br />
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* [[Allergic reaction]] to the contrast medium<br />
* [[Kidney damage]] in patients with poor kidney function<br />
* [[Infection]]<br />
* [[Bleeding]]<br />
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Patients should discuss these risks with their doctor before undergoing a pyelogram.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Medical imaging]]<br />
* [[Radiology]]<br />
* [[Kidney disease]]<br />
* [[Urinary tract infection]]<br />
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[[Category:Medical procedures]]<br />
[[Category:Radiology]]<br />
[[Category:Urology]]<br />
[[Category:Nephrology]]<br />
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