RSNA 2009 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2009


VU21-16

When Should CT Urography Be Done and When Not?

Multisession Courses

Presented on November 30, 2009
Presented as part of VU21: Genitourinary Series: CT Urography—State of the Art 2009

Participants

Stuart George Silverman MD, Presenter: Consultant, Galil Medical Ltd, Yokneam, Israel Consultant, Siemens AG

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Review the latest developments in CT urography. 2) Review currently accepted three-phase, two-phase, and one-phase protocols for producing an optimal quality CT urogram. 2) Discuss an approach allowing for detection of many calculi in enhanced urine will be described. 3) The CT urographic appearance of upper tract urothelial neoplasms will be reviewed. 4) Controversies concerning CT urographic imaging of the bladder will be discussed, including limitations in tumor detection in patients with previously treated superficial bladder cancers. 5) Indications and relative contraindications for CT urography will be enumerated.

ABSTRACT

 

Cite This Abstract

Silverman, S, When Should CT Urography Be Done and When Not?.  Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8001553.html