K K Sen1, C Mohan2, B S Verma3. 1. Senior Advisor, Radiodiagnosis & Imaging, INHS Asvini, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005. 2. Commandant, Military Hospital, Jodhpur. 3. Deputy Commandant, AH (R&R), Delhi Cantt.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary obstruction is one of the few reversible causes of renal failure. Early diagnosis and treatment can salvage the kidney. Presently intravenous urography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are in vogue to detect the cause and demonstrate the site of obstruction. METHODS: An evaluation of imaging technique in obstructive uropathy was undertaken in a group of 25 patients. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Magnetic resonance urography delivered highest accuracy amongst the techniques studied.
BACKGROUND: Urinary obstruction is one of the few reversible causes of renal failure. Early diagnosis and treatment can salvage the kidney. Presently intravenous urography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are in vogue to detect the cause and demonstrate the site of obstruction. METHODS: An evaluation of imaging technique in obstructive uropathy was undertaken in a group of 25 patients. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Magnetic resonance urography delivered highest accuracy amongst the techniques studied.