A perfected device for performing retrograde urethrography

Abstract

Juan D Berná-Mestre Jr1, JD Berná-Serna21Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Salamanca, Spain; 2Department of Radiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, 30120 El Palmar (Murcia), SpainAbstract: The present study describes a perfected device for retrograde urethrography (RUG). The device allows RUG to be performed using a balloonless catheter and with assessment of the various problems of the urethra. The procedure is simple and well tolerated by patients and represents an interesting alternative to the conventional RUG technique.Keywords: urethra, retrograde urethrography, urethral stricture, device