| Cystourethrography | |
|---|---|
 Cystography image showing contrast in the urinary bladder and leftureter (right side of image). | |
| ICD-9 | 87.77 |
| OPS-301 code | 3-13f |
Cystourethrography is aradiographic,fluoroscopic medical procedure that is used to visualize and evaluate the bladder and theurethra.[1]Voiding and positive pressure cystourethrograms help to assess lower urinary tract trauma,reflux, suspected fistulas, and to diagnose urinary retention. Magnetic imaging (MRI) has been replacing this diagnostic tool due to its increased sensitivity.[2] This imaging technique is used to diagnose hydronephrosis, voiding anomalies, and urinary tract infections in children.abnormalities.[3]
Cysourethrography includes thevoiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) and positive pressure urethrogram (PPUG).[citation needed]
"These complications that can occur in both sexes includeUTI,hematuria, cystitis as well as urinary dysfunction following a catheterization, phobia of urination, nocturia, and stopping urination. In the literature,psychological trauma resulting from VCUG was considered the same as from a violentrape, especially in girls."[citation needed]
