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Voiding cystourethrogram

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Voiding cystourethrogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
Alternative Names

Cystourethrogram - voiding


What the risks are

You may experience some discomfort when urinating after this test, because of irritation from the catheter.

You may experience bladder spasms after this test, which may indicate an allergic reaction to the contrast dye. Contact your health care provider if bothersome bladder spasms occur.


Special considerations


Review Date: 10/25/2006
Reviewed By: Stuart Bentley-Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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