Voiding cystourethrogram
Voiding Cystourethrogram
A Voiding Cystourethrogram (pronounced: voy-ding cysto-urethrogram) is a specific type of X-ray examination that is used to visualize the bladder and the urethra while the bladder fills and empties.
Etymology
The term "Voiding Cystourethrogram" is derived from three words: "voiding" which refers to the act of emptying the bladder, "cysto" which is a prefix derived from the Greek word "kystis" meaning bladder, and "urethrogram" which is a term used to describe an X-ray of the urethra.
Procedure
The Voiding Cystourethrogram procedure involves the insertion of a catheter into the urethra. A contrast material, which appears white on X-rays, is then injected through the catheter into the bladder. X-ray images are taken as the bladder fills and empties. The images will show if there is any reverse flow of urine into the ureters and kidneys.
Related Terms
- Cystography: A diagnostic procedure that uses X-ray imaging to examine the urinary bladder.
- Urethrogram: An X-ray examination of the urethra.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials used to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure.
- Urethra: The duct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder.
- Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen that stores urine.
Risks
Like all medical procedures, a Voiding Cystourethrogram carries some risk. These may include infection, allergic reaction to the contrast material, and injury to the urethra or bladder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Voiding cystourethrogram
- Wikipedia's article - Voiding cystourethrogram
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