Cystography is a detailed study of the bladder, which uses a dye
and X-rays. A catheter is inserted into the bladder in which the
dye flows. When the bladder is full, the catheter is removed and
the X-rays are taken. X-rays are also taken when the bladder is
empty. The test is performed to check for the integrity of the
bladder, determine the cause of infections and check for tumors or
stones.
Review Date: 10/11/2010
Reviewed By: Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Chief of Urology, Cambridge Health
Alliance, Visiting Assistant Professor of Surger, Harvard Medical
School. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
