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title: "Antegrade Pyelography"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/antegrade-pyelography/
description: "Antegrade pyelography uses a special dye to see detailed x-ray images of the upper urinary tract (kidney and ureter)."
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# Antegrade Pyelography

Antegrade pyelography uses a special dye to see detailed x-ray images of the upper urinary tract (kidney and ureter).

Archived from the 2022 edition

## Overview

It is used to diagnose hydronephrosis, ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and obstruction of the ureters, for example.

This exam may be done in a hospital or in a doctor's office by a radiologist or x-ray technician. To begin, dye is injected right into the kidneys. This allows them to be seen more clearly on x-ray.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- Procedure
- More Information
- Explore Further

## Other entries in Kidney Cancer and Stones

- [Adrenal Gland Cancers](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-gland-cancers/)
- [Adrenal Mass](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/adrenal-mass/)
- [Conn's Syndrome](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/conns-syndrome/)
- [Cushing's Syndrome](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cushings-syndrome/)
- [Ectopic Kidney](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-kidney/)
- [Ectopic Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/ectopic-ureter/)
- [Extrinsic Obstruction of the Ureter](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/e/extrinsic-obstruction-of-the-ureter/)
- [Horseshoe Kidney (Renal Fusion)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/h/horseshoe-kidney-(renal-fusion)/)

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- Edition**2022 edition**
- Group**Kidney Cancer and Stones**

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