Health Condition 1: N00-N99- Diseases of the genitourinary system
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Furosemide: During acquisition of a CT urography csae, an unenhanced scan will be obtained from the level of diaphragm upto pubic symphysis. This will be followed by bolus of intravenou
Sponsors
DEPARTMENT OF RADIODIAGNOSIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All Adult Patient referred for MDCT Urography for any indication by treating clinician.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any contraindications for CECT • Pregnant female • S. creatinine greater than 1.5 mg/dl or eGFR less than 45ml/min • History of documented contrast allergy • Patient at high risk of developing contrast induced nephropathy. 2. Patients with Complete / high grade obstruction of urinary tract 3. Any contraindication of furosemide • Patient having anuria • History of hypersensitivity of furosemide • Patients having Dehydration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Number of patients showing various level of distension on dual phase technique with furosemide and triple phase technique with saline infusion exposure as percentage. 2. Number of patients showing various grades of opacification on dual phase technique with furosemide and triple phase technique. Timepoint: 2hour | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Percentage of patients showing various grades of image quality expressed as percentage. 2. Radiation dose delivered by two technique expressed as mSv.Timepoint: 2hour | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Anupama Tandon
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL
Outcome results
None listed