A new device for voiding cystourethrography: a VCU pot

摘要

On voiding cystourethrography ( VCU ) not a few patients embarrass the examiner as they can not void on an X-ray table from shame. To allow the patient to void without such embarrassment, we developed a new type of urinary pot named the " VCU pot", which is a gourd -shaped pot made of a vinyl chloride plate. VCU pot is put between the patient's thighs and suspended with a pair of strings from the shoulder. VCU film is taken at a standing or squatting position. The examiner can change the patient's position without any help and the patient is able to void without shame, since the VCU pot is hidden under the patient's gown. The VCU pot is very convenient and it can be made at a low cost.