title: Intravenous urography versus ultrasonography in evaluation of women with recurrent urinary tract infection.
abstract: Intravenous urography and ultrasonography were compared prospectively in 120 women with recurrent urinary tract infection. The median age was 44 years (range 15-85). There was good correlation between the two methods in detecting hydronephrosis, calculi greater than or equal to 5 mm, and major post-pyelonephritic scarring. Urography was superior in detecting small cortical scars, slight caliceal dilatation, and less than or equal to 4 mm calculi. Based on the good results, low cost, and absence of radiation hazards or contrast media reactions, we conclude that ultrasonography may replace urography when a radiological screening of the upper urinary tract is deemed necessary in women with recurrent urinary tract infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aslaksen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baerheim
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hunskaar
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Göthlin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003287:Contrast Media; D003363:Cost Control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012008:Recurrence; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000191:economics; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014567:Urography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media