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Cystoscopy Surgery
Cystoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra.
Alternative Names
Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder
How the test is performed
Cystoscopy is performed with a cystoscope -- a specialized tube with a small camera on the end (endoscope). There are two types of cystoscopes:
- Standard, rigid cystoscope
- Flexible cystoscope
The way the cystoscope is inserted varies, but the test is the same. Which cystoscope your doctor uses depends...
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Cystoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder What the risks are There is a slight risk of excessive bleeding when a biopsy is taken. ... Read more »
Cystoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder Normal Values The bladder wall should appear smooth. The bladder should be normal size,... Read more »
Cystoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder References Carter HB, Chan DY. Basic instrumentation and cystoscopy. In: Wein AJ, ed.... Read more »
Bladder biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Biopsy - bladder References Carter HB, Chan DY. Basic instrumentation and cystoscopy. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed.... Read more »
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