By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med.
CT KUB
A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) is referred to as a CT KUB. The scan is done to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structures, which encompasses an area from the superior poles of the kidneys, descending down to the pubic symphysis. These images are acquired in cross-sections or slices, hence the terminology tomographic. They are then processed through a computer to produce three-dimensional pictures, which are in a series and a great means of identifying pathologies in the area covered.
Indications
Acutely undiagnosed abdominopelvic pain without a clear etiology, and accompanied by potential symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or issues with passing urine, is the primary indication for a CT …show more content…
Any medications taken in the days beforehand have to be communicated to the radiologist to ensure that they are not contraindicated for the procedure. Furthermore, the possibility of pregnancy has to be ruled out in order to avoid unnecessarily exposing the developing baby to the consequential effects of radiation.
The patient is either placed in a supine or prone position into the CT scanner and has to remain still during the procedure. There is an advantage in the prone position, because it allows for better assessment of urinary stones at the vesicoureteral junction. CT KUB’s are painless, but last a little longer in duration than conventional KUB radiographs. Nonetheless, they are still quick and readily accessible for the identification of genitourinary and intestinal pathologies. The results are examined by a radiologist, who then creates a report of the findings and sends it to the physician who is in charge of treating the
CT KUB
A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) is referred to as a CT KUB. The scan is done to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structures, which encompasses an area from the superior poles of the kidneys, descending down to the pubic symphysis. These images are acquired in cross-sections or slices, hence the terminology tomographic. They are then processed through a computer to produce three-dimensional pictures, which are in a series and a great means of identifying pathologies in the area covered.
Indications
Acutely undiagnosed abdominopelvic pain without a clear etiology, and accompanied by potential symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or issues with passing urine, is the primary indication for a CT …show more content…
Any medications taken in the days beforehand have to be communicated to the radiologist to ensure that they are not contraindicated for the procedure. Furthermore, the possibility of pregnancy has to be ruled out in order to avoid unnecessarily exposing the developing baby to the consequential effects of radiation.
The patient is either placed in a supine or prone position into the CT scanner and has to remain still during the procedure. There is an advantage in the prone position, because it allows for better assessment of urinary stones at the vesicoureteral junction. CT KUB’s are painless, but last a little longer in duration than conventional KUB radiographs. Nonetheless, they are still quick and readily accessible for the identification of genitourinary and intestinal pathologies. The results are examined by a radiologist, who then creates a report of the findings and sends it to the physician who is in charge of treating the