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Q15)
What is MCU? How is it done? Is it not dangerous?
A15)
MCU (Micturating cystourethrogram) is an investigation to detect
defects of urinary tract especially in the urethra and the bladder.
It is not dangerous if done by expert pediatric urologist/nephrologist
with radiologist. A thin tube (catheter) is introduced in the
bladder through urethra and small amount of radio-contrast dye
is injected after which 2 – 3 X-rays are taken when the bladder
is filled and when child passes urine.
Q16)
What is a nuclear scan? How is it done? Why is it necessary?
A16)
Nuclear scan is an imaging technique in which a small and safe
dose of radio active agent is injected intravenously and its presence
detected in kidney and urinary tract by special computerized equipment
in a specialized nuclear medicine department. It is a sophisticated,
accurate and safe method of detecting scars on kidney, function
of individual kidney, obstruction of kidney and many other conditions.
It gives a lot of useful information about kidneys with safety.
Last updated on 23-08-2001
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