A normal value is no reflux or other abnormal urine flow, and no obstruction to the flow of urine occurs. The bladder empties completely.
What abnormal results mean:
Vesicoureteric reflux (backflow of urine) may be revealed when the bladder is full or during urination.
Incomplete emptying may be the result of urethral obstruction, most commonly related to an enlarged prostate gland (men).
The test may show abnormal bladder response to pressure, which could indicate a neurologic abnormality or other disorder.
Review Date: 8/3/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Gross, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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