urethra plain film

The urinary tract film is a film showing the size and position of the kidney. Mainly used to detect urinary calculi, most urinary stones can be shown by X-ray. You need to lean for 15 minutes before taking the picture, then enter the X-ray examination room for filming. X-ray examination is required for treatment diagnosis, and lead protection products should be worn. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: X-ray Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Reminder: X-ray examination is required for treatment diagnosis, and lead protection products should be worn. Protect the non-illuminated parts, especially the areas sensitive to X-ray reactions such as gonads and thyroids, and wear protective equipment. Normal value The normal position of the two kidneys is on both sides of the spine. Between the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae and the 2nd to 3rd lumbar vertebrae, the left kidney is 1 to 2 cm taller than the right kidney. The long axis is inclined from the inside to the outside in an "eight" shape. A certain degree of mobility. Clinical significance Abnormal results: If the kidney position is too high or too low, significant changes in the kidney axially or outwardly suggest pathological phenomena, which may be due to congenital malformations, or may be caused by adhesion around the kidney or compression of nearby masses. Excessive renal upper and lower range of activity, that is, renal ptosis, usually due to abdominal muscle relaxation, decreased abdominal pressure or decreased fat around the kidney. Compared with the standing position, the diagnosis of the kidney moving down 5 cm or more can be established. The range of urinary tract films includes the kidneys on both sides, the ureter and the bladder area. Since these organs and urethra are composed of soft tissues, the density is not much different, and there is no natural contrast, which cannot be displayed on the flat sheet. However, the kidney is surrounded by a small amount of adipose tissue, which shows the outline of the kidney in a good quality flat sheet, which allows us to observe the size, shape, location, and lumbar muscle of the kidney from the urinary tract. shadow. More importantly, the calcified shadow and the X-ray-free stone shadow can be clearly displayed on the flat sheet, which has high diagnostic value for diseases such as urinary stones, tuberculosis and abdominal vascular calcification. Some lesions must be combined with urography to confirm the diagnosis. People who need to be examined have difficulty urinating and have abnormal pain. Precautions Taboo before inspection: X-rays have certain radiation and need to be mentally prepared. X-ray examination is required for treatment diagnosis, and lead protection products should be worn. Protect the non-illuminated parts, especially the areas sensitive to X-ray reactions such as gonads and thyroids, and wear protective equipment. Requirements for inspection: Obey the doctor's instructions to check. When the X-ray machine is in working condition, the warning indicator on the radiation chamber door will be on. At this time, the patient will wait outside the protective door and do not wait for the film in the inspection room. If the patient does not need special care, the family should not enter the examination room to accompany them to reduce unnecessary radiation. Inspection process You need to lean for 15 minutes before taking the picture, then enter the X-ray examination room for filming. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: pregnant women, teenagers. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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