Urography Compression

Compression urography: what it is and how it is performed

Compression urography is a type of intravenous urography that is used to diagnose urinary tract diseases. It is performed by pressing the ureters through the abdominal wall, which causes urine retention in the upper urinary tract and increases image contrast.

Compression urography can be prescribed by a doctor if the presence of stones, tumors, strictures or other pathologies of the urinary tract is suspected. This technique provides detailed images of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.

Before the procedure, the patient is injected with a contrast agent into a vein. Then, using a special device, the ureters are pressed through the abdominal wall, which leads to urine retention in the upper urinary tract. As the contrast agent passes through the urinary tract, the doctor takes a series of x-rays, which allow you to evaluate the condition of the urinary tract and identify the presence of pathologies.

Compression urography may be necessary for both adults and children. However, this method may be more difficult in children due to the smaller size of the urinary tract.

After undergoing Compression Urography, the patient may feel some discomfort in the area of ​​the kidneys and bladder, and may also experience a change in the color of the urine for several days. These symptoms usually go away without treatment.

In general, Compression urography is an effective method for diagnosing pathologies of the urinary tract. If you suspect that you have urinary tract diseases, consult a urologist who will prescribe the most appropriate diagnostic method depending on your situation.

**Compression urography** or intravenous urography of the urinary tract refers to methods of additional diagnostic research that are used to assess the structure and functionality of the human genitourinary system. Often, compression urography is combined with other diagnostic procedures, for example, with cystography and cystoscopy. This type of urography becomes necessary to obtain a clear image on an x-ray.

The essence of **urography** is the accumulation of urine in the pyelocaliceal system during urinary retention. This image can be obtained by pressing the ureters with an abdominal stethoscope during the process of urination or intubation and then draining urine from the bladder into a urinal. With a long wait for retention of bladder contents, it is possible to obtain a clear picture of the condition of the kidneys and urinary tract. Also, to obtain accurate data, the possibility of artificially opening the valve of the three ureters is used. The procedure performed is most often not painful and allows you to quickly obtain the necessary diagnostics.