hydrodistention

Noun

Meaning

hydrodistention (plural hydrodistentions)

(surgery) The distention of the bladder (with a saline solution) as part of a test for interstitial cystitis

Examples

Bladder rupture and sepsis may be associated with prolonged, high-pressure hydrodistention. Source: Internet

A diagnosis of IC/BPS would be confirmed with a hydrodistention during cystoscopy with biopsy. Source: Internet

For complicated cases, the use of hydrodistention with cystoscopy may be helpful. Source: Internet

The proportion of IC/BPS patients who experience relief from hydrodistention is currently unknown and evidence for this modality is limited by a lack of properly controlled studies. Source: Internet

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