Cystometry
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ICD-9-CM | 89.22 |
Cystometry, also known as flow cystometry, is a clinical diagnostic procedure used to evaluate bladder function. Specifically, it measures contractile force of the bladder when voiding. The resulting chart generated from cystometric analysis is known as a cystometrogram (CMG), which plots intravesical pressure against the volume of fluid in the bladder.[1][2]
Use
Cystometric analysis is used to evaluate the bladder's capacity to contract and expel urine. It helps determine the source of urinary problems. A normal CMG effectively rules out primary vesical dysfunction. It is used as a component for diagnosis of various disorders including urinary tract infections, multiple sclerosis, stroke, spinal cord injury, urethral obstruction, and overactive bladder, among others.[3]
Procedure
The procedure is relatively short, ranging from fifteen minutes
Results
The primary results of cystometric analysis is the cystometrogram. The
Risks and contraindications
As with any catheterization, the primary risk is of urinary tract infection. As a result, the procedure is contraindicated in any patient with an active UTI because the results may be skewed and the infection may spread [citation needed].
There is also the potential for trauma to the bladder and urethra, which may result in hematuria (blood in the urine).[3]
References
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- ^ "University of Michigan Health System - Cystometrogram". Archived from the original on 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ a b "Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery & Neuroresearch - Cystometrogram". Archived from the original on 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ "National Kidney & Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Urodynamic Testing". Archived from the original on 2008-09-20. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
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