Chapter 20 Genitourinary Surgery Matching Diagnostic Examinations Today

“We’re going to figure it out,” Lena said. “No dyes today. Just sound waves.”

Dr. Lena Vasquez turned the page to of her surgical prep manual. The heading read: Genitourinary Surgery: Matching Diagnostic Examinations to Clinical Presentations. “We’re going to figure it out,” Lena said

“Exactly,” Lena said. “But the match isn’t just about the disease. It’s about the patient. Mrs. Kowalski has early-stage kidney disease — contrast is risky.” Lena Vasquez turned the page to of her surgical prep manual

Lena nodded. “Mrs. Kowalski in room 4. She’s got flank pain, hematuria, and a history of recurrent UTIs. My exam suggests possible renal calculus or transitional cell carcinoma. But before I decide on a cystoscopy versus a CT urogram, I need to match her symptoms to the right diagnostic exam — like the book says.” “But the match isn’t just about the disease

Matt asked, “So why does the book make it sound so simple?”

Matt flipped through his own copy. “Chapter 20… matching diagnostic exams… here. They list: intravenous pyelogram, retrograde urethrogram, renal ultrasound, cystourethroscopy, and MRI of the kidneys.”