In radiology and urology, a cystography is a procedure used to visualise the urinary bladder. Using a urinary catheter, radiocontrast is instilled in the bladder, and X-ray imaging is performed. Cystography can be used to evaluate bladder cancer, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder polyps, and hydronephrosis. It requires less radiation than pelvic CT, ...
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(from the article `renal system`) ...in which contrast medium is injected through a fine catheter introduced either directly into the pelvis of the kidney or into the ureteral orifice ... ...abscesses, kidney stones, and obstruction by prostatic enlargement may be detected by this method. Specific types of urography include pyelography ...
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Radiography of the bladder following injection of a radiopaque substance. ... Origin: cysto-+ G. Grapho, to write ... Antegrade cystography, antegrade urography in which the contrast medium is injected into the urinary bladder. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(sis-tog´rә-fe) radiography of the urinary bladder using a contrast medium, so that its outline can be seen clearly. This type of examination frequently is part of a complete x-ray study of the kidneys, urethra, and ureters as well as the bladder. (See also pyelography.) It is useful in diagnosing tumors or other ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sis-tog′ră-fē Definitions: 1. Radiography of the bladder following injection of a radiopaque substance.
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