Intravenous pyelogram

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Results

By Mayo Clinic staff

A doctor who specializes in reading X-rays (radiologist) will review and interpret the X-ray images from your intravenous pyelogram and send a report to your doctor. Plan to discuss the results with your doctor at a follow-up appointment.

What you can expect
References
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