An evaluation of the role of the intravenous urogram in the management of patients with epididymo-orchitis.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of intravenous urography in patients presenting with symptoms of epididymo-orchitis. The intravenous urograms of 67 such patients were assessed retrospectively. The management of patients with acute epididymo-orchitis was not affected by intravenous urography, although a number of abnormalities were identified. Patients with additional symptoms not typical of acute epididymo-orchitis showed a higher incidence of abnormalities some of which affected management. It is concluded that urography is not warranted in the investigation of patients with uncomplicated acute epididymo-orchitis.
D004823:Epididymitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014567:Urography