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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
Published on: August 14, 2019
MRI Evaluation of the Urothelial Tract: Pitfalls and Solutions
Andrew D Chung1, Nicola Schieda1, Alampady Krishna Shanbhogue2
11 Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6, Canada.
Objective:
MR urography (MRU) can be an alternative to CT urography (CTU) for imaging of the kidneys, urinary bladder, and collecting systems. MRU can be a challenging examination to perform and interpret, which may result in technical and interpretive errors being made. This article highlights the pitfalls associated with MRU and discusses how to recognize and avoid them.
Conclusion:
When performed properly, MRU may provide imaging quality generally comparable to that of CTU, and it enables comprehensive evaluation of the entire urinary tract.
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