Detailed examination technique and normal findings of voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), from the online textbook of urology by D. Manski

2024年9月11日 · Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), also known as a micturating cystourethrography (MCU), is a fluoroscopic study of the lower urinary tract in which contrast is introduced into the bladder via a catheter.

A VCUG, or voiding cystourethrogram, is a type of X-ray that tests for bladder and urethral abnormalities. VCUG mainly checks for ureteral reflux, which can lead to kidney damage. Infants, children and adults can have a VCUG test. Your test results tell your provider what kind of treatment you need.

This article reviews current prostatectomy techniques and then techniques for fluoroscopic voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) evaluation of the prostate and bladder after prostatectomy. Both normal post-prostatectomy appearances and complications will be reviewed.

Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) PURPOSE / CLINICAL INDICATION: • Evaluate bladder and urethra including dynamic voiding for pathology related to o Urinary incontinence o Suspected urethral diverticulum

Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) demonstrates the anatomy of the urinary system and is used to detect the presence/absence of vesicoureteral reflux. It is the most important modality for urological fluoroscopic examination in children. For improved patient care, it is important to understand and perform VCUG appropriately.

2025年1月22日 · Even mild benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) lead to severe obstruction and secondary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). In cases of secondary VUR associated with bladder outlet obstruction, relieving the obstruction may improve VUR. Video urodynamics is valuable for the pre-and post-treatment evaluation of BPH with VUR.

In urology, voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is a frequently performed technique for visualizing a person's urethra and urinary bladder while the person urinates (voids). It is used in the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (kidney reflux), among other disorders. [1]

2016年11月1日 · The voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) and the nuclear cystogram are the accepted tests in national and international institutions to diagnose vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). The VCUG aims to image the urinary tract, including the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys, during bladder filling and emptying.

Suspicion of VUR consists the indication of the majority of VCUG requests. The presence of VUR should be documented along with the characterization of the degree of reflux, according to the International Refulx system [4] (Fig 6, 7): GRADE I: Reflux into the ureter