ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) A voiding cystourethrogram, or VCUG, is a type of study used to test for bladder and urethral abnormalities.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Is a Voiding Cystourethrogram? A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is an exam that takes images of the urinary system. The patient’s bladder is filled with a liquid called contrast material. Then, images of the bladder and kidneys are taken as the bladder fills and also while the patient urinates (pees).

Detailed explanation-3: -A VCUG (Voiding Cysto-Urethrogram) uses x-rays and a contrasting agent to evaluate your child’s urethra and bladder size, shape, and capacity. This procedure uses x-rays and a contrasting agent that is administered by catheter into your child’s bladder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is a radiographic and fluoroscopic study of the lower urinary tract. It requires aseptic bladder catheterization, instillation of iodinated contrast media, fluoroscopic observation, and image documentation of the findings.

Detailed explanation-5: -For infants and children >2 months of age and not toilet trained, a vcug is recommended after a second febrile UTI occurs or if a abnormality is detected on renal us after the first febrile UTI. For infants ≤ 2 months of age, obtain a renal us and VCUG after a first febrile UTI.