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Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Intravenous Urography complications.

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Intravenous Urography Risk Factors


Alternate Names for Intravenous Urography:
Excretory urography
Intravenous pyelogram
IVP
IVU

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have an IVP, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

  • Allergic reaction to the contrast material
  • Kidney failure

Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

  • Allergy to contrast dye (eg, iodine)
  • Blood disorders
  • Poor kidney function
  • Taking certain medicines
Pregnant women should not have this test.

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