OBG Manag. 2018 January;30(1):38, 37. Published online December 4, 2017.
Commentary
Tip for when using phenazophyridine
OBG Manag. 2018 June;30(6):8, 10, 48
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Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD
Tip for when using phenazophyridine
I enjoyed the review by Dr. Iglesia on agents that are used to demonstrate ureteral patency. I like phenazopyridine because it is cheap and readily available. It works great if you remember one thing: drain the bladder first so the orange color stands out in the colorless saline irrigant. Otherwise, the orange-dyed urine obscures the orange ureteral jets.
John H. Sand, MD
Ellensburg, Washington
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