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Retrograde pericatheter urethrogram for the post-operative evaluation of the urethra.
B O Balogun1, S O Ikuerowo, T E Akintomide
1Department of Radiology, Lagos State University College of Medicine and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. babajide_balogun@yahoo.com
African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
|February 24, 2010
Summary
Pericatheter urethrogram (PUG) is a safe and effective imaging technique for assessing urethral healing after realignment or urethroplasty. This study demonstrates PUG
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Surgical Assessment
Background:
- Limited English literature exists on the post-operative use of pericatheter urethrogram (PUG).
- PUG is a valuable tool for evaluating urethral integrity before catheter removal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the technique and assess the utility of PUG in post-operative urethral evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 22 patients undergoing PUG after urethral realignment or urethroplasty.
- Data collected included indications, procedure details, success rates, and radiological findings.
Main Results:
- PUG was successfully performed in all patients with no complications.
- Radiographs revealed satisfactory healing in 68.2%, stenosis in 9.1%, and extravasation in 36.4% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Pericatheter urethrogram (PUG) provides adequate assessment of urethral healing post-surgery.
- It is a safe and effective pre-removal catheterization assessment.
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