The Techniques of Retrograde Uretrocystography at the Radiology Department of the “Point G” University Hospital Center

Abstract

Introduction: Retrograde urethrocystography (UCR) is a radiographic examination allowing to make visible the urethra and the bladder by direct retrograde opacification with a water-soluble iodinated contrast product. The aim of our work was to evaluate the epidemiological profile of the techniques of the UCR in the radiology department of the CHU point G. Methodology: This was a prospective and descriptive study concerning all elderly subjects addressed for UCR in the CHU HPG. A televised remote-controlled table was used with saline and contrast product (omnipaque). The parameters studied were socio-epidemiological factors. Results: We had collected 19 patients for UCR, i.e. 1.47% of cases. 100% of the UCR examinations performed were male. The age group ≥ 50 years was the most frequently encountered with 36.84% of cases. Workers were the most represented profession with 47.36% of cases followed by farmers (21.05% of cases) and the military (15.78% of cases). The majority of UCR examinations came from the urology department of the CHU point “G” with 2.47% of cases. Dysuria was frequently encountered among the examinations with 47.36% of cases followed by trauma in 21.05% of cases). Conclusion: A good mastery of UCR techniques by all imaging technicians would be necessary for better management.