Scientific article
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A new MDCT technique for the detection and anatomical exploration of urogenital fistulas

Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology, vol. 198, no. 2, p. W160-162
Publication date2012
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We tested a new MDCT technical protocol, combining i.v. and intravesical positive contrast agent and intravaginal neutral contrast agent, that optimizes exploration of urogenital fistulas. We examined three patients (four CT examinations in total) with this technique and proved that a preexisting subtle ureterovaginal fistula that was under treatment was still present, though clinically silent. CONCLUSION: The proposed MDCT examination protocol provides important information to help detect subtle urogenital fistulas.

Keywords
  • Aged
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Contrast Media/diagnostic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods
  • Urinary Fistula/radiography
  • Vaginal Fistula/radiography
Citation (ISO format)
BOTSIKAS, Diomidis et al. A new MDCT technique for the detection and anatomical exploration of urogenital fistulas. In: American journal of roentgenology, 2012, vol. 198, n° 2, p. W160–162. doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.7092
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