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Why is a retrograde ureteropyelogram performed?

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performed to determine the exact location of a ureteral obstruction when it cannot be visualized on an intravenous pyelogram

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What is a retrograde ureteropyelogram?

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A catheter is then placed into the affected ureter to instill the contrast medium. X-ray pictures are taken to visualize the ureter.