Micturition cysto urethrografie(MCU)

The MCU is used frequently in children.

The Micturition cysto urethrografie(MCU) is an X-ray contrast examination of the bladder and urethra, which is performed during urination (voiding). It is especially popular in pediatric urology. The indication for Micturition cysto urethrografie exists when a suspected

    a functional bladder outlet obstruction,

    a urinary obstruction, where the cause lies below the bladder, such as a prostate hyperplasia, stenosis or urethral valves,

    vesico-urethral reflux, a one-sided or back-flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters and the pelvicalyceal system, especially during urination.

Contrast medium is fed through the urethra.

As with the IVU which begins with an abdominal plain Micturition cysto urethrografie. After that, via a thin catheter bubble contrast agents backwards, ie through the urethra from the outside, filled. Here are the forms of the bladder and the urethra to the fore.

Fluoroscopy = inclusion in action.

The Micturition cysto urethrografie is a study in which the function is held, so to speak "in action". It is therefore made no normal X-statue, but by light. Fluoroscopy can mean a recording with a special X-ray camera, the pictures make the move. This is an important feature, because you want to evaluate the second recording the voiding "in action". Engen urethra or urethral valves can for example be detected.

Other recordings secure the diagnosis.

While the victim emptied his bladder, another picture is taken of both kidneys. Thus, the severity of a possible reflux can be assessed. Finally, an overview image is made of the basin, with which one can re-register a possible Residual urine was in the bladder.