X-Ray KUB Procedure
A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray may be taken to examine the abdomen for potential sources of pain or to examine the organs and GI system's organs.
Why is X-Ray KUB Done?
To help identify the source of abdominal pain, such as tumors, perforations, or blockage, a KUB X-ray may be carried out. A KUB X-ray can provide basic details on the kidneys, ureters, and bladder's size, shape, and location.
This view is useful in assessing:
- Neoplastic changes
- Calcification
- Bowel obstruction
- Bowel fluid level
- Abdominal pathology
- Renal colic
- Distended abdomen
- Abdominal pain
- Review of Post op. cases
- Abdominal trauma
- Abdominal aortic stent
Patient preparation
- No preparation is needed. You should wear loose-fitting clothing.
- Notify the x-ray technologist about your pregnancy. if, at the time of the procedure, you believe you could be pregnant.
- If an abdominal supine x-ray is planned, laxatives and purgatives should be administered together with a soft meal to prepare the bowels.
Patient positioning
• The patient is supine lying on his or her back on the x-ray table.
• Patients need to change into a hospital gown, with radiopaque items such as belts, zippers, and buttons removed
• The patient must be free from rotation; both shoulders and hips halfway from the table
• The x-ray is taken with full inspiration
- This causes the diaphragm to contract, hence compressing the abdominal organs, allowing all abdominal contents to be visualized in a single image.
Risks/ Side Effects
No risks or side effects
Written By
Mr. Mohit
Education Department
