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What is the primary indication for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
What is the primary indication for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
- To prepare for surgery
- To diagnose acute urinary tract infections
- To catheterize the ureter
- To demonstrate pelvicalyceal system abnormalities (correct)
What are the contraindications for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
What are the contraindications for retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
- Acute urinary tract infection (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Urinary stones
- Prostate enlargement
How is contrast medium injected during retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
How is contrast medium injected during retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
- Intramuscularly
- Orally
- Intravenously
- Via a ureteric catheter under fluoroscopic control (correct)
What type of recording is recommended during retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
What type of recording is recommended during retrograde pyeloureterography and hysterosalpingography?
How much contrast medium is typically used to fill the pelvis during the procedure?
How much contrast medium is typically used to fill the pelvis during the procedure?
What is the most common complication associated with percutaneous renal cyst puncture and biopsy?
What is the most common complication associated with percutaneous renal cyst puncture and biopsy?
When is it preferable to mark the optimum site for puncture during renal biopsy?
When is it preferable to mark the optimum site for puncture during renal biopsy?
What is a relative contraindication for hysterosalpingography?
What is a relative contraindication for hysterosalpingography?
Which contrast medium is commonly used for hysterosalpingography?
Which contrast medium is commonly used for hysterosalpingography?
How should air bubbles be managed during hysterosalpingography to prevent confusion in interpretation?
How should air bubbles be managed during hysterosalpingography to prevent confusion in interpretation?
What can help relieve spasm of the uterine cornu during contrast medium injection?
What can help relieve spasm of the uterine cornu during contrast medium injection?
When might a patient experience vasovagal syncope known as 'cervical shock' during a hysterosalpingography procedure?
When might a patient experience vasovagal syncope known as 'cervical shock' during a hysterosalpingography procedure?
What may result from intravasation of contrast medium into the venous system during a hysterosalpingography?
What may result from intravasation of contrast medium into the venous system during a hysterosalpingography?
What is an indication for percutaneous antegrade pyelography and nephrostomy procedures?
What is an indication for percutaneous antegrade pyelography and nephrostomy procedures?
What position should a patient be in for a percutaneous antegrade pyelography procedure?
What position should a patient be in for a percutaneous antegrade pyelography procedure?
What is the purpose of using contrast injection in percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures?
What is the purpose of using contrast injection in percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures?
Which system involves a direct puncture of the collecting system with the drainage catheter already assembled over a trocar?
Which system involves a direct puncture of the collecting system with the drainage catheter already assembled over a trocar?
What imaging technique is used usually following the placement of a nephrostomy catheter?
What imaging technique is used usually following the placement of a nephrostomy catheter?
What is considered a contraindication for percutaneous nephrolithotomy?
What is considered a contraindication for percutaneous nephrolithotomy?
What is the purpose of semierect films in postnephrostomy studies?
What is the purpose of semierect films in postnephrostomy studies?
What method can be used for demonstration and distension of the collecting system during bladder catheterization?
What method can be used for demonstration and distension of the collecting system during bladder catheterization?
Which equipment is NOT mentioned in the text as being used for renal arteriography?
Which equipment is NOT mentioned in the text as being used for renal arteriography?
Where should special care be taken while puncturing the collecting system to avoid perforating the diaphragm and pleura?
Where should special care be taken while puncturing the collecting system to avoid perforating the diaphragm and pleura?
What is recommended for removal of calculi larger than 1 cm during bladder catheterization procedures?
What is recommended for removal of calculi larger than 1 cm during bladder catheterization procedures?
When should a plain radiograph of the renal area be done following a bladder catheterization procedure?
When should a plain radiograph of the renal area be done following a bladder catheterization procedure?
What is the primary purpose of hysterosalpingography?
What is the primary purpose of hysterosalpingography?
When should patient appointments for hysterosalpingography be scheduled for a patient with a regular 28-day cycle?
When should patient appointments for hysterosalpingography be scheduled for a patient with a regular 28-day cycle?
What is the main purpose of using Buscopan or glucagon during hysterosalpingography?
What is the main purpose of using Buscopan or glucagon during hysterosalpingography?
What is a potential complication related to the contrast medium used in hysterosalpingography?
What is a potential complication related to the contrast medium used in hysterosalpingography?
What should images from a hysterosalpingography mainly demonstrate regarding the tubes?
What should images from a hysterosalpingography mainly demonstrate regarding the tubes?
What may be a potential consequence of intravasation of contrast medium during hysterosalpingography?
What may be a potential consequence of intravasation of contrast medium during hysterosalpingography?
What is the main reason for recommending a full bladder during a transabdominal ultrasound scan of the female reproductive system?
What is the main reason for recommending a full bladder during a transabdominal ultrasound scan of the female reproductive system?
Which contrast medium was specifically used for assessing tubal patency in the past but is no longer available for clinical use?
Which contrast medium was specifically used for assessing tubal patency in the past but is no longer available for clinical use?
What type of imaging technique is generally considered of little clinical value in gynecology despite its widespread availability?
What type of imaging technique is generally considered of little clinical value in gynecology despite its widespread availability?
Which ultrasound examination is considered the most reliable and safe investigation for assessing tubal patency currently?
Which ultrasound examination is considered the most reliable and safe investigation for assessing tubal patency currently?
What technique is recommended for performing scrotal ultrasound to assess varicocele?
What technique is recommended for performing scrotal ultrasound to assess varicocele?
In CT staging of gynaecological malignancies, which phase is the abdomen and pelvis usually imaged in?
In CT staging of gynaecological malignancies, which phase is the abdomen and pelvis usually imaged in?
What is the main use of MRI in endometrial and cervical cancer staging?
What is the main use of MRI in endometrial and cervical cancer staging?
What is the benefit of using multiparametric imaging in gynaecological malignancies?
What is the benefit of using multiparametric imaging in gynaecological malignancies?
How can artifacts from small-bowel peristalsis be minimized during pelvic imaging?
How can artifacts from small-bowel peristalsis be minimized during pelvic imaging?
