Suprapubic micturition cystourethrography. 1988

S H Mohammed
Department of Radiology, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi.

Suprapubic micturition cystourethrography is performed by puncturing the bladder aseptically, in the midline, 1 to 2 cm above the symphysis pubis with an 18 to 21 gauge needle. The needle is pointed 10 to 15 degrees cranially to avoid puncture of the trigonum and urethra. Anaesthesia, antibiotic protection, and diuretics are not necessary. In 225 examinations performed on 200 patients, the only complications noted were transient haematuria (1.5%) and slight extravasation of contrast medium through the puncture sites (8%). None required any therapeutic measures. In 4 patients puncturing of the bladder needed ultrasound guidance. The technique is ideal for the study of vesicoureteral reflux, neurogenic bladder, urethral strictures, posterior urethral valves and other urethral pathology. It is also useful in balloon catheter dilatation of urethral strictures. Suprapubic micturition cystourethrography is safe, efficient and time-saving. It is well accepted by the patients and carries little risk of urinary infection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007223 Infant A child between 1 and 23 months of age. Infants
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D008297 Male Males
D008722 Methods A series of steps taken in order to conduct research. Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D001743 Urinary Bladder A musculomembranous sac along the URINARY TRACT. URINE flows from the KIDNEYS into the bladder via the ureters (URETER), and is held there until URINATION. Bladder,Bladder Detrusor Muscle,Detrusor Urinae,Bladder Detrusor Muscles,Bladder, Urinary,Detrusor Muscle, Bladder,Detrusor Muscles, Bladder
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D005260 Female Females

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