Anatomic information of urinary tract MSCT using tracking and intravenous urography in case of urolithiasis

Abstract

Urolithiasis is a stone in the urinary tract area. In previous studies, the use of reconstructed tracking on Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT) non-contrast urography was able to produce an image of the urinary tract. Intravenous Urography (IVU) examination is a radiographic examination of the urinary system using positive contrast media that is inserted intravenously. This study aims to optimization of information on the anatomy of the urinary tract is needed to help diagnose urolithiasis. This type of research is an experimental observational approach with a comparison of the MSCT anatomical information tracking technique with an IVU examination. The subjects of this study were patients who performed an MSCT and IVU examination with 3 respondents from Radiology Specialists. The data collected is from April to November 2019. The sample used was 60 samples. Non-contrast urography MSCT with tracking technique obtained more optimal results in assessing each anatomy compared to IVU. The overall value of anatomical image non contrast urographic MSCT images with tracking techniques obtained a total value of 2179, While the overall value of the anatomical image on the IVU examination was 1977. MSCT non-contrast urography with tracking is more optimal in establishing the diagnosis in cases of urolithiasis, but IVU examination excels in assessing the function of the urinary tract.