Kidney stones Health Article

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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)


	In the procedure intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the patient is injected with radiopaque dye and X-rays are taken as the dye travels through the urinary tract. This procedure is performed to confirm the presence of kidney stones, although some stones may be too small to see. Update Date: 08/14/2007 Charles Silberbreg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with NY Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Kidney anatomy	Kidney - blood and urine flow	Nephrolithiasis
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)	Lithotripsy procedure

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