Overview:
An MR urogram can evaluate for potential etiologies of hematuria. This exam is performed by hydrating the patient during the exam to distend the collecting system.
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References:
- Leyendecker JR, Barnes CE, Zagoria RJ. MR urography: techniques and clinical applications. Radiographics 2008; 28:23-46; discussion 46-27. PubMed link
- Nolte-Ernsting CC, Adam GB, Gunther RW. MR urography: examination techniques and clinical applications. Eur Radiol 2001; 11:355-372. PubMed link
- Lee KS, Zeikus E, DeWolf WC, Rofsky NM, Pedrosa I. MR urography versus retrograde pyelography/ureteroscopy for the exclusion of upper urinary tract malignancy. Clin Radiol 2010; 65:185-192. PubMed link
- Algin O, Ozmen E, Metin MR, Ozcan MF, Sivaslioglu AA, Karaoglanoglu M. Contrast-material-enhanced MR urography in evaluation of postoperative lower urinary tract fistulae and leakages. Magn Reson Imaging 2012. PubMed link
- Battal B, Kocaoglu M, Akgun V, Aydur E, Dayanc M, Ilica T. Feasibility of MR urography in patients with urinary diversion. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2011; 55:542-550. PubMed link
- Mullins JK, Semins MJ, Hyams ES, Bohlman ME, Matlaga BR. Half Fourier Single-shot Turbo Spin-echo Magnetic Resonance Urography for the Evaluation of Suspected Renal Colic in Pregnancy. Urology 2012. PubMed link
- Leyendecker JR, Gianini JW. Magnetic resonance urography. Abdom Imaging 2009; 34:527-540. PubMed link
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