sena-graph syrup has recently been formulated by an iranian pharmaceutical company for being used in bowel evacuation before radiography, colonoscopy and surgery. this study compares the efficacy, adverse effects and patient compliance of two bowel preparation regimens with castor oil and sena-graph syrup in of outpatients for intravenous urography (ivu). one hundred and fourteen consecutive ou...

The blind-ending bifid ureter is a rare congenital anomaly of urinary system. We presented one case of the blind-ending bifid ureter which originates from the middle third ureter. The embryogenesis and possible mechanisms are reviewed. Changing positions in projections during intravenous urography provides more information of the blindending branch. Intravenous urography is one of the best moda...

Magnetic Resonance Urography (MRU) is increaingly replacing Intravenous Urography (IVU) which has been the traditional modality for uro-imaging. However, the effectiveness and advantages of this new and costly modality need to be proven before defining its place in the uro-radiological armamentarium. We conducted a prospective study to assess the role of MRU in 100 consecutive cases where IVU w...

OBJECTIVES To assess whether ultrasonography alone is adequate for routine screening of childhood urinary infection, whether clinical features determine the need for further investigations, and which investigations are most appropriate. DESIGN Prospective survey of children with proved urinary infection and a preinvestigation record of clinical features. Ultrasonography and intravenous urogra...

Emergency intravenous urography is considered an essential examination in the evaluation of any patient suspected of having suffered renal trauma (Editorial, 1979). This practice is derived from clinical experience in adults. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the need for emergency urography in children, particularly those suffering from only minor renal trauma. It is based on a retrospe...