intravenous pyelography

intravenous pyelography
IVP. X-ray study of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x-rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x-rays. Also called IVP and intravenous pyelogram.

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  • intravenous pyelography — pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium that passes quickly into the urine …   Medical dictionary

  • intravenous pyelography — noun performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium • Syn: ↑IVP • Hypernyms: ↑pyelography …   Useful english dictionary

  • intravenous pyelography — IVP; see pyelography …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • pyelography — n. X ray examination of the pelvis of the kidney using radiopaque contrast material. Anterograde pyelography is performed by puncturing the renal pelvis directly with a needle through the skin and injecting contrast material. Intravenous… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • intravenous pyelogram — /ɪntəˌvinəs paɪˈɛləgræm/ (say intuh.veenuhs puy eluhgram) noun a series of X rays taken of the urinary system, after intravenous injection of a radiopaque medium. Abbrev.: IVP –intravenous pyelography, noun …  

  • pyelography — noun roentgenography of the kidney and ureters (usually after injection with a radiopaque dye) • Hypernyms: ↑roentgenography, ↑X ray photography • Hyponyms: ↑intravenous pyelography, ↑IVP …   Useful english dictionary

  • intravenous pyelogram — IVP. A series of x rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x rays. Also called IVP… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

  • Intravenous pyelogram — Intervention An Example of an IVU radiograph ICD 9 CM 87.73 OPS 301 code …   Wikipedia

  • pyelography — Radiologic study of the kidney, ureters, and usually the bladder, performed with the aid of a contrast agent injected either intravenously, or directly through a ureteral or nephrostomy catheter, or percutaneously. SYN: pelviureterography, pyelou …   Medical dictionary

  • pyelography by elimination — excretion pyelography intravenous p …   Medical dictionary

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