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Cystourethrography

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ICD-9
  
87.77

OPS-301 code
  
3-13f

Cystourethrography

Cystourethrography is a radiographic, fluoroscopic medical procedure that is used to visualize and evaluate the female urethra. Voiding and positive pressure cystourethrograms help to assess lower urinary tract trauma, reflux, suspected fistulas, and to diagnose urinary retention. Magnetic imaging (MRI) has been replacing this diagnostic tool due to its increased sensitivity. This imaging technique is used to diagnose hydronephrosis, voiding anomalies, and urinary tract infections in children. abnormalities.

Cysourethrography includes the voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) and positive pressure urethrogram (PPUG).

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Cystourethrography Wikipedia