Cystoscopy

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Cystoscopy

Overview

Risks

Results

Cystoscopy

Alternative Names:

Cystourethroscopy

What the risks are:

There is some risk of infection. There is a slight risk of the following complications:

Excessive bleeding (from biopsy)
Rupture of the bladder wall (with the cystoscope or during biopsy)

Special considerations:

You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine following this procedure. If the bleeding continues after 3 voids (urinations), contact your health care provider.

There is also a chance of infection. If you develop pain, chills, fever, or reduced urine output, contact your provider.

Review Date: 10/27/2004
Reviewed By: Scott M. Gilbert, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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