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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Retrograde Pyelography

Health Encyclopedia: Intravenous Pyelogram

Alternative Names

Excretory urography; IVP


What the risks are

There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the dye, even if you have received prior injections of contrast with no problems. Doctors should look for alternative imaging of the urinary system for patients with known allergies to iodinated contrast. These alternatives include retrograde pyelography (performed by urologists), MRI, or ultrasound.

There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored ...

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