MEDICAL
URINARY BLADDER
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What test is performed to determine repeated bladder infections or stress incontinence and to identify congenital or acquired structural abnormalities of the bladder and urethra?
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VCUG
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nuclear scan
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ultrasound
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IVP
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is an exam that takes images of the urinary system. The patient’s bladder is filled with a liquid called contrast material.
Detailed explanation-2: -A cystogram (SIS-toe-gram) is done by taking X-ray pictures of the urinary bladder. ("Cysto” means bladder.) The letters VCUG stand for “voiding cystourethrogram.” This test shows the size of the bladder and how it is working.
Detailed explanation-3: -A micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) is one type of imaging test – a test that uses special equipment to create one or more pictures of part of the inside of the body. This test may also be called a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).
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