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renal runoff x-ray? sm for context
Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:49

He is status post cardiac catheterization with renal runoff x-rays which showed no evidence of obstructive uropathy, masses, etc.

Anonymous
SM
Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:56

I've typed lots of x-rays...never heard of this...probably slang for an IVP (intravenous pyelogram) where contrast dye is used ...frequently used to diagnose renal obstruction such as with kidney stones.

Another test would be a cystourethrogram, but this is invasive and involves using a catheter into the bladder and then check for residual.

Anonymous
thanks nm
Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:04

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