IVP / IVU (Excretory Urogram)
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5/15/30 min

IMAGE RECEPTOR
Patient position
Supine on table; upright post-void.
Part position
After IV contrast injection, time-sequenced AP abdomen radiographs.
Central ray
Perpendicular to iliac crest (KUB); xiphoid for nephrogram.
IR placement
35x43 cm.

Tech pearls

  • Always confirm no contrast allergy and check creatinine before IV contrast.
  • Ureteric compression at ASIS distends renal pelves.
Nephrogram 1 minPost-void