State of the Art Multidetector CT Urography (original) (raw)

Abstract

PURPOSE/AIM Case material from our Medical Center will be used to illustrate optimization of multi-detector row CT urograms. Identify key imaging features of urothelial disease in a variety of disorders at CT urography Benefits of 3D imaging are emphasized, including volume rendering, virtual cystoscopy and pyeloureteroscopy CONTENT ORGANIZATION 1. Introduction 2. Basic concepts for imaging the urinary tract 3. Imaging techniques: CT-only CT urography a. Three phase CT urography b. Two phase CT urography 4. Case presentations a. Congenital anomalies: renal ectopia, horseshoe kidney, collecting system duplication, aberrant papilla, Fraley syndrome b. Calyceal, renal pelvic and ureteral abnormalities: pyeloureteritis cystica c. Bladder disease: neoplasm vs blood clots, d. Postoperative cases: recurrent TCC, leaks SUMMARY 1. Optimal distention of the urinary tract system during excretory phase is consistently obtained with a combination of oral hydration, intravenous furosemide and scr...

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