Clinical Observation on Retrograde Pyelography / 대한비뇨기과학회지

ABSTRACT

During the period from January 1978 to December 1980, 46 patients who were taken RGP were analyzed and observed as follows. 1) RGP was performed 46 patients who were not defined exactly on IVP. 2) Undefined findings on IVP that was performed RGP classified into four group as follows. Group I Abnormal changes or poor visualization of calyx, pelvis and ureter; 17 (32.7%) Group II Hydronephrosis; 12 cases (23.1%) Group III Delayed visualization; 9 cases (17.3%) Group IV Non-visualization; 14 cases (26.9%) 3) Of the 46 patients (52 kidneys), 35 patients (41 kidneys) were defined with RGP and remained 11 patients (11 kidneys) had been required other special urologic studies for further evaluation.