{"id":"69a235d5efd4f1d91750448a","name":"Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)","slug":"voiding-cystourethrogram-vcug","description":"Structured template for voiding cystourethrogram studies, typically performed in pediatric patients to evaluate bladder and urethral anatomy, function, and presence of vesicoureteral reflux.","category":{"modality":"Fluoroscopy","system":"Genitourinary"},"tags":["voiding cystourethrogram","vcug","pediatric","fluoroscopy","bladder","urethra","vesicoureteral reflux","radiation dose reduction"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Voiding Cystourethrogram","aiInstructions":"Use the exact study name. Do not modify based on findings."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior VCUG or urologic imaging is mentioned, document the date and findings. Otherwise use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Following a preliminary radiograph of the abdomen, a voiding cystourethrogram was performed. An 8 French feeding catheter was passed into the urinary bladder utilizing aseptic technique. The bladder was filled with water soluble contrast material and fluoroscopic images were obtained during filling and voiding.","aiInstructions":"Document catheter size, contrast type, filling technique, and imaging protocol. Note pediatric dose reduction techniques if used. Include fluoroscopy time if provided. Document contrast volume if specified."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Findings from the voiding cystourethrogram are as follows:","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Begin with preliminary radiograph findings, then describe bladder and urethral findings. Document voiding function and reflux status.","fields":[{"name":"Preliminary Radiograph","defaultText":"The preliminary radiograph of the abdomen demonstrates normal intestinal gas pattern and normal skeletal structures. No focal soft tissue mass or abnormal calcifications are identified.","aiInstructions":"Describe bowel gas pattern, skeletal structures, and any incidental findings on the preliminary image. Only include abnormalities if explicitly mentioned."},{"name":"Bladder","defaultText":"The bladder has normal contours. No intraluminal mass is identified. The bladder empties completely.","aiInstructions":"Document bladder contour (normal, trabeculated, diverticula, etc.), size if abnormal, presence of masses or filling defects, and completeness of emptying. Replace default text if abnormality is present."},{"name":"Urethra","defaultText":"The contour and caliber of the urethra are normal.","aiInstructions":"Describe urethral caliber, contour, and any strictures or abnormalities. Document whether voiding was spontaneous or required catheterization. Replace default text if abnormality is present."},{"name":"Vesicoureteral Reflux","defaultText":"There is no vesicoureteral reflux.","aiInstructions":"Explicitly state presence or absence of VUR. If present, grade according to International Reflux Grading System (Grade I-V) and specify which ureter(s) are affected. This is a critical finding."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Normal voiding cystourethrogram.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary statement. If abnormalities are present, list them clearly (e.g., 'Voiding cystourethrogram demonstrates bilateral grade II vesicoureteral reflux' or 'Urethral stricture identified'). Do not repeat detailed measurements; focus on clinically significant findings."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/voiding-cystourethrogram-vcug","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/voiding-cystourethrogram-vcug","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a235d5efd4f1d91750448a","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/voiding-cystourethrogram-vcug","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:21.376Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}