Korean J Urol.
1983 Aug;24(4):571-574.
Clinical Observation on Retrograde Pyelography
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Soon Chun Hyang Collage, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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During the period from Jan. 1980 to Dec. 1982, 57 patient were taken RGP and the followings were obtained. 1) RGP was performed 57 patients. 2) Indication was 15 cases (26.3%) of non-visualizing kidney, 17 cases (29.8%) of hydronephrosis, 6 cases (10.5%) of delayed visualization, 13 cases (22.8%) of abnormal findings of calices and pelvis, 2 cases(3.5%) of congenital anomalies of ureter, 1 case (1.8%) of allergy to contrast medium and 3 cases (5.3%) of impaired renal function. 3) Of the 57 patients, 47 patients were defined with RGP and remained 10 patients had been taken other urologic examination for further evaluation.