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Rev. chil. radiol ; 15(2): 65-69, 2009. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-579554

ABSTRACT

Multislice computed tomography provides high spatial and temporal resolution images in addition to high quality multiplanar and three-dimensional reconstructions. As a result of this diagnostic efficacy, the Computed Tomography Urography (Uro-CT) has become the technique of choice for evaluating the urinary tract, virtually replacing the traditional urography examination. At Padre Hurtado Hospital, Santiago, Chile, we conducted a retrospective analysis to review our experience with Uro-CT scanning and split bolus technique, which has the potential to yield a synchronous nephrographic and excretory phase of the urinary system, thus reducing radiation dose for patients, number of images and costs generated by MDCT urography. A series of 31 cases is presented, along with description of techniques applied as well as study main findings.


La tomografía computada multicorte permite obtener imágenes de alta resolución espacial y temporal además de reconstrucciones multiplananes y tridimensionales de gran calidad, lo que ha hecho que la Urografía por Tomografía Computada (UroTAC) se convierta en la técnica de elección para la evaluación del tracto urinario, reemplazando prácticamente a la urografía tradicional. En el Hospital Padre Hurtado, revisamos nuestra experiencia con UroTAC y técnica de "split bolus" que permite obtener simultáneamente una fase nefrográfica y excretora del sistema urinario mediante una sola adquisición, lo que disminuye la dosis de radiación al paciente, el número de imágenes y los costos de la UroTAC estándar. Presentamos una serie de 31 pacientes estudiados, describiendo la técnica y los principales hallazgos obtenidos en ellos.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female Urogenital Diseases , Male Urogenital Diseases , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Urography/methods , Radiation Dosage , Urologic Diseases , Retrospective Studies
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