Voiding cystourethrogram

The test is performed in a hospital radiology department or in a health care provider's office. You will lie on your back on the x-ray table. A thin, flexible tube called a catheter will be inserted into the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) and passed into the bladder.…

You must sign a consent form. You will be given a gown to wear. Remove all jewelry before the test. Inform the provider if you are: Allergic to any medicines Allergic to x-ray contrast material Pregnant

You may feel some discomfort when the catheter is placed and while your bladder is full.

This test may be done to diagnose the cause of urinary tract infections, especially in children who have had more than one urinary tract or bladder infection. It is also used to diagnose and evaluate: Difficulty emptying the bladder Birth defects with the bladder or urethra Narrowing of the tube that carries urine out…

The bladder and urethra will be normal in size and function.

Abnormal results may indicate the following: Bladder does not empty properly because of a brain or nerve problem (neurogenic bladder) Enlarged prostate gland Narrowing or scarring of the urethra Pouch-like sacs (diverticula) on the walls of the bladder or urethra Ureterocele Urinary reflux nephropathy

You may have some discomfort when urinating after this test because of irritation from the catheter. You may have bladder spasms after this test, which may be a sign of an allergic reaction to the contrast dye. Contact your provider if bothersome bladder spasms occur. You may see blood in your urine for a couple of…

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