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Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis is an application of computed tomography (CT) and is a sensitive method for diagnosis of abdominal diseases. It is used frequently to determine stage of cancer and to follow progress.
A computed tomography urography (CT urography or CT urogram) is a computed tomography scan that examines the urinary tract after contrast dye is injected into a vein. In a CT urogram, the contrast agent is through a cannula into a vein, allowed to be cleared by the kidneys and excreted through the urinary tract as part of the urine.
Etymologically, urography is contrast radiography of the urinary tract (uro-+ -graphy), and pyelography is contrast radiography of the renal pelvis (pyelo-+ -graphy), but in present-day standard medical usage, they are synonymous.
Yet, CT scan is the best alternative for diagnosing intra-abdominal injury. Computed tomography provides an overall better surgical strategy planning, and possibly fewer unnecessary laparotomies. Abdominal x-ray is therefore not recommended for adults with acute abdominal pain presenting in the emergency department. Projections
Abdominal CT 8: 14: Chest CT 5–7: 13: CT colonography: 6–11: Chest, abdomen and pelvis CT 9.9: 12: Cardiac CT angiogram 9–12: 40–100: Barium enema: 15: 15: Neonatal abdominal CT 20: 20
CT/MR urography and CT/MRI of abdomen and pelvis at baseline Intermediate: Primary tumor with history of chemotherapy Intravesical chemotherapy for 1 year OR Intravesical BCG for 1 year (preferred) at 3-months with cytology followed by once every 3–6 months for 5-years and then yearly: CT/MR urography and CT/MRI of abdomen and pelvis at baseline
CT urography (CTU) is commonly used in the evaluation of hematuria, and specifically tailored to image the renal collecting system, ureters and bladder in addition to the renal parenchyma. Initial imaging includes a noncontrast phase to detect renal calculi as a source of hematuria.
Volume rendered CT scan of abdominal and pelvic blood vessels. CT angiography is a contrast CT where images are taken with a certain delay after injection of radiocontrast material. The contrast material is radiodense causing it to light up brightly within the blood vessels of interest.
Ultrasound Scans can show signs of obstruction such as hydronephrosis, while a CT scans can show the same and can locate the stricture or narrowing especially if used with contrast (CT Urogram), it can delineate other pathologies that might contribute to stricture such as Tumours or impacted stones.
The abdominopelvic cavity is a body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity. The upper portion is the abdominal cavity, and it contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, and most of the large intestine.