Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
IVP is an x-ray exam that uses a special dye to outline the kidneys, ureters and bladder. It can show how your renal and urinary system handles fluid waste. This helps your health care team find problems in the urinary tract.
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Overview
IVP is used to diagnose why a patient has blood in their urine, or pain in their side/lower back. It can also show us how each person's unique kidneys and urinary system is made. It can find:.
The dye shows up well on the x-ray and outlines your urinary tract.
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- When is IVP Used?
- Procedure
- Risks
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