Pyeloureterography Ascending

Ascending pyelourethrography (APU) is a method of x-ray examination of the urinary tract, which allows you to visualize the condition of the kidneys and ureters. PUV is one of the most informative methods for diagnosing diseases of the genitourinary system.

The essence of the method is that a special catheter is inserted through the patient’s urethra into the bladder, which then moves up the ureters. During the procedure, a contrast agent is injected into the bladder through a catheter, which allows you to visualize the urinary tract and identify possible developmental abnormalities or diseases.

The advantages of PUV over other methods of diagnosing the urinary tract are obvious. Firstly, the contrast agent allows you to get a clearer image of the urinary tract and detect even the smallest abnormalities. Secondly, PUV does not require special preparation of the patient, such as cystoscopy, which can also be used to diagnose urinary tract diseases.

However, PUV also has its drawbacks. For example, the procedure may be painful for the patient, especially if he has problems urinating. In addition, PUV may be contraindicated in patients with an allergy to contrast media.

Thus, PUV is an important method for diagnosing diseases of the urinary system and allows us to obtain the most complete information about the patient’s condition. However, before the procedure, it is necessary to conduct an examination and make sure there are no contraindications.

Pyelourethrography is an x-ray examination that is performed to assess the condition of the urinary tract in case of complaints of pain in the lumbar region or impaired urine output. This study is prescribed in the presence of urolithiasis, inflammatory diseases of the urinary system, and can also be prescribed for preventive purposes with regular examination of patients prone to pathologies of the urinary system.

On the one hand, the procedure is not complicated as it may seem, but on the other hand it requires certain skills and special training.

As a rule, if the research is carried out by qualified specialists, the result is as expected. And in this case, the risk of complications is reduced