The contribution of computed tomography to the evaluation of the obstructed ureter.

Computed tomography (CT) has been found to make a valuable contribution to the diagnosis of the etiology of ureteral obstruction when routine urography and pyelography have not been diagnostic. We believe CT can replace more invasive techniques such as antegrade pyelography and even retrograde pyelography in the evaluation of many of these cases. This presentation will summarize our experience with the use of CT to evaluate the etiology of ureteral obstruction, indicate those disease processes likely to be encountered, emphasize the limitations of the technique, and indicate the place CT has in the study of these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]