What is radionuclide cystogram?
A radionuclide cystogram is a special imaging nuclear scan test. It checks how well your bladder and urinary tract work.
Why is a cystogram performed?
Purpose of Test A cystogram is most commonly used to diagnose urinary reflux, also known as vesicoureteral reflux or simply reflux. The condition is often characterized by recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs).
What is the prep for a cystogram?
There is no specific preparation needed prior to a cystogram. Immediately before the procedure the radiographer will direct you to the rest room so that you may completely empty your bladder.
What can a cystogram determine?
Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding. To do this procedure, a long, flexible, lighted tube, called a cystoscope, is put into the urethra and moved up into the bladder.
What is an indirect Cystogram?
The indirect radionuclide cystogram (IRC) offers the possibility of detecting VUR without a bladder catheter, and allows micturition to be studied under physiological conditions [8,9,10] .
How long is a cystogram?
Your cystogram should take 30 minutes or less.
Can you eat before a cystogram?
Preparation for Cystoscopy There is no “prep” required. There is no need to come in with a full bladder. We will ask you to empty the bladder prior to the procedure. You may eat before your visit.
What is cystogram test?
Cystography is an imaging test that can help diagnose problems in your bladder. It uses X-rays. They may be X-ray pictures or fluoroscopy, a kind of X-ray “movie.” During cystography, the healthcare provider will insert a thin tube called a urinary catheter and inject contrast dye into your bladder.
Can a child grow out of vesicoureteral reflux?
Primary VUR will often get better and will go away as a child gets older. Until VUR goes away on its own, doctors treat any UTIs that develop with antibiotics, a type of medicine that fights bacteria.