What is a Nuclear VCUG (Voiding* Cysto-Urethrogram)?
A Nuclear VCUG (Voiding* Cysto-Urethrogram) evaluates a child’s bladder size, shape, and capacity, as well as the urethra. The urethra is a small tube that connects the bladder with the outside of the body. This procedure can also determine if a child has reflux — a condition where urine from the bladder goes upward back to the kidneys. This exam may be ordered after a child experiences frequent urinary tract infections. A Nuclear VCUG is obtained by the use of a radiopharmaceutical introduced through a catheter in the bladder. This exam is performed on children of all ages. *The word void means to urinate.
