Cystography is an X-ray examination of the bladder performed with the use of a contrast agent. X-ray of the bladder allows to detect irregularities in its functioning and possible changes in its structure. What are the indications for cystography? How to prepare for it? How is the test carried out?

Cystographyisbladder examination,performed using X-rays and contrast.X-ray of the bladderallows you to assess the size and shape of the bladder. It also provides information on abnormalities in the functioning of the bladder.

Cystography - indications for the examination

The indications for the cystography are:

  • birth defects of the urinary system
  • bladder or urethral injuries
  • suspicion of diverticula or bladder tumors
  • urinary incontinence (also in children who wet at night)
  • reverse drainage of urine from the bladder into the ureters (the so-called vesicoureteral reflux)

The tests are not performed on people allergic to the contrast agent, in the case of acute urinary tract infection and pregnancy.

Cystography - how to prepare?

The bladder should be emptied just before the examination.

Cystography - what is it?

The patient is placed supine on the table of the X-ray machine. A catheter is then inserted into the bladder through which the contrast medium is injected until the patient feels a strong pressure on the bladder (this means that the bladder is well filled). Then X-rays of the bladder are taken, often in several body positions and projections. The catheter is removed from the bladder.

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