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Reliability of voiding cystourethrography to detect reflux

1989

Reliability of voiding cystourethrography to detect reflux

The purpose of this study was to establish the reliability of VCUG by repeating the VCUG and comparing the results of a consecutive second and/or third cyclic filling and voiding to the first.

  • “Retrograde voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) with contrast medium came into widespread use around 1958, when fluoroscopes with image intensification and cine recording became generally available.”

  • “22 out of 177 patients had a discrepancy in the results between two cycles.”

  • “By no means do we advocate multiple fillings in all children.”

  • “To select patients who might benefit from cyclic voidings, we suggest that in children with urinary tract infection a sonogram be obtained before VCUG.”

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