Ureteral retrograde brush biopsy

This procedure is done using: Regional ( spinal ) anesthesia General anesthesia You will not feel any pain. The test takes about 30 to 60 minutes. A cystoscope is first placed through the urethra into the bladder. A cystoscope is a tube with a camera on the end. Then a guide wire is inserted through the cystoscope…

You may not be able to eat or drink anything for about 6 hours before the test. Your health care provider will tell you how to prepare.

You may have some mild cramping or discomfort after the test is over. You may have a burning feeling the first few times you empty your bladder. You may also urinate more often or have some blood in your urine for a few days after the procedure. You may have discomfort from the stent that will continue to be in place…

This test is used to take a sample of tissue from the kidney or ureter. It is performed when an x-ray or other test has shown a suspicious area (lesion). This can also be done if there is blood or abnormal cells in the urine.

The tissue appears normal.

Abnormal results may show cancer cells ( carcinoma ). This test is often used to tell the difference between cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous ( benign ) lesions.

Risks for anesthesia and surgery in general are: Reactions to medicines Breathing problems Bleeding, blood clots Infection Another possible risk for this procedure is damage that creates a hole (perforation) in the ureter. This can cause scarring of the ureter and you may need another surgery to correct the problem.…

This test should not be performed in people with a: Urinary tract infection Blockage at or below the biopsy site You may have abdominal pain or pain on your side ( flank ). A small amount of blood in the urine is normal the first few times you urinate after the procedure. Your urine may look faintly pink. Report very…

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