Meaning: This is endoscopy of the urinary bladder through the urethra.
This is done with the help of Cystoscope. Urethra is a tube that carries urine from bladder to outside of the body. The Cytoscope has lenses like telescope or microscope. Some Cytoscope has optical fibres and carry image from the tip of instrument . Various devices can be passed down the side channels.
Doctor may recommend cystoscopy in the following cases:
This is done with the help of Cystoscope. Urethra is a tube that carries urine from bladder to outside of the body. The Cytoscope has lenses like telescope or microscope. Some Cytoscope has optical fibres and carry image from the tip of instrument . Various devices can be passed down the side channels.Doctor may recommend cystoscopy in the following cases:
- Stone in urinary tract
- Frequent urinary tract infection
- Blood in urine {hematuria}
- Unusual cells found in urine sample
- Need for a bladder catheter
- Painful urination, chronic pelvic pain
- Urinary blockage
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