What Is a Kidney Ureter Bladder X | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2021年1月29日—Akidney,ureter,andbladder(KUB)X-rayisadiagnostictestusedto...MedicalAuthor:KarthikKumar,MBBS;MedicalReviewer:Pallavi ...

A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray is a diagnostic test that is used for detecting kidney stones[1] and diagnosing multiple disorders of the urinary tract. This diagnostic examination is usually done by injecting contrast media in your veins.

A KUB X-ray evaluates the urinary tract before other procedures are performed. Basic information regarding the kidney size and shape and position of the ureters and bladder is obtained with a KUB X-ray. The presence of calcification in the kidneys or ureters may point to stones in the urinary system. 

The doctor may also recommend a KUB X-ray to assess how quickly and efficiently the patients system is able to handle the urinary waste. This exam can enable the radiologist to detect ...