Table 15 Section 7: Whole Body CT – Special protocols, key issue 1: CT—urography
Key question: What are the indications for extended imaging of the urinary tract? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
No | Statement(s) | Cons | Grade | Cons |
7.1.1 | The indications should be taken in conjunction with the guideline from the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) | 100% strong | GPP A | 86% normal |
7.1.2 | A urographic phase should not delay other immediately necessary life-sustaining therapy | 100% strong | GPP A | 100% strong |
7.1.3 | If necessary, a urographic phase may be considered up to a few hours after the initial CT without further injection of contrast media | 100% strong | GPP 0 | 100% strong |
7.1.4 | If in situ, a bladder catheter should be clamped first before performing the urographic phase | 100% strong | GPP A | 100% strong |
7.1.5 | In case of unclear findings of the bladder and urethra, an additional retrograde filling may be considered | 100% strong | GoR 0 | 100% strong |
Literature: detected = 2639, excluded = 2615, full-text: rated = 24, excluded = 15, included = 9 (guideline: [15, 19, 113,114,115,116,117,118]; level 3: [100]) | ||||
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