Imaging of the urinary tract Flashcards
1
Q
Contrast
A
Used to increase resolution
Is given intravenously or enteral before a scan
Is either more or less dense than surrounding tissues
2
Q
X ray pros
A
Cheap, quick
Easy for patient
High spatial resolution
Low radiation dose
3
Q
X ray cons
A
Poor contrast resolution
Planar imaging
4
Q
CT pros
A
Quick, widely available
Cross sectional images
High contrast resolution
5
Q
CT cons
A
Radiation dose
IV contrast risk
6
Q
Ultrasound pros
A
Cheap, quick, no radiation
Cross sectional images
US guided interventions
7
Q
Ultrasound cons
A
Saved images are only a snapshot of examination
