How is cystography done in children?

For the treatment of some complex urological diseases, children use a method such as cystography. It allows the doctor to make an accurate diagnosis and select the necessary drugs to eliminate pathology. And, of course, parents have a question about how cystography is done in young children.

How are cystography made for children?

Cystography is the diagnosis of the bladder with the help of an X-ray. To conduct the procedure, the bladder with a catheter is filled with a contrast medium that helps to better see the "unhappy" organ. Cystography of the bladder in children also gives more opportunities to see the very structure and integrity of tissues.

Preparation for cystography is that the patient is advised not to use gas-producing products for two days before the X-ray, and before the procedure in the evening and in the morning before cystography - to do a cleansing enema. Children are also injected with a substance that reduces the risk of allergic reactions and installs a tube that removes gases within an hour. If the child is prone to constipation, then it is necessary for him to spend a few days laxatives. The so-called "hungry gases" that occur in young children can be prevented by breakfast consisting of cereal and sugar-free drinks.

After the procedure, bed rest and patient monitoring are shown. In some cases, cystography is performed under anesthesia, but this makes it difficult to conduct.

Cystography of the bladder and kidneys in children - indications

For this study, there should be quite serious reasons, including:

Acute inflammatory processes may be the reason for refusing the procedure.

One of the variants of the study is the microcation cystography in children - X-ray, which is performed during urination. In this case, there are opportunities for diagnosing urethral diverticula, vesicoureteral reflux, fistula, Cystography procedure can be painful, especially if inflammation is observed. The parents of the patient must know about this. Also, to avoid fright, the child should be warned that the equipment can make loud clicks. The usual procedure is also the written permission of parents for cystography after consultation of the nephrologist, urologist, radiologist.