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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
Published on: August 14, 2019
Diagnostic imaging of neurogenic bladder
Paolo Campioni1, Stefania Goletti, Marinella Nanni
1Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy. pcampioni@rm.unicatt.it
Abstract:
Correct radiologic diagnosis of neurogenic bladder is mainly based on morphofunctional information derived from voiding cystourethrography. This examination allows the evaluation of the bladder morphology, the degree of filling, and the validity of muscular contraction. Indications on the bladder neck, striated sphincter function and urethral morphology are also provided. Presence of ureterovesical reflux is detected with its possible precise classification. Abnormal amount of residual urine is identified and often early diagnosis of most common complications of neurogenic bladder as vesical lithiasis, diverticula and infections, can be established.
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