Contrast-material-enhanced MR urography in evaluation of postoperative lower urinary tract fistulae and leakages.
Magn Reson Imaging
; 30(5): 734-9, 2012 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Urinary fistulas and leakages of lower urinary tract are serious complications of various surgical procedures. Radiologists need to have enough information about these situations to perform precise diagnosis and treatment. Various techniques [such as intravenous pyelography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), CT urography, cystoscopy, cystography and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging] are used for the diagnosis of these conditions. Application of all these techniques reduces the comfort and cooperation of the patients and increases the cost. Here we present four postoperative patients with lower urinary tract fistula or leakage. To the best of our knowledge, there is no report regarding the use of contrast-material-enhanced MR urography (CE-MRU) in the demonstration of postoperative lower urinary tract fistulae and leakages. In conclusion, CE-MRU could show the existence and location of the urinary fistulae and leakages clearly without the need for another investigation technique, as described in our patients. Also, CE-MRU is a safe and relatively inexpensive technique that avoids exposure to radiation as well as nephrotoxic and more allergic contrast-material administration.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Compuestos Organometálicos
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Urogenitales
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Fístula de la Vejiga Urinaria
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Compuestos Heterocíclicos
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Magn Reson Imaging
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía