Radiographic study of the urinary tract using injected dye.
An X-ray technique, frequently shortened to IVU, utilized to obtain a distinct image of the urinary tract.
The process entails injecting a contrast medium (a substance visible on X-rays) into a vein in the arm. This medium travels through the bloodstream to the urinary system, traversing the kidneys, ureters, and bladder before being expelled in the urine. X-rays captured at specific intervals reveal the contours of the urinary system.
Intravenous urography (IVU) uncovers irregularities like tumors and blockages, along with indications of kidney disorders.