"Cystourethroscopy or cystoscopy is a surgical procedure done to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra using a thin, lighted tube (cystoscope). This test is done to check for cancer of the bladder or urethra, diagnose the cause of blood in the urine, diagnose the cause of problems passing urine, and determine the cause of pain during urination.
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What is the reason for urine infection in baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My 16-month-old son had a urine infection when he is three months old. We got him tested with VCUG for urine reflux, but it is clear. He is fed with formula milk until now. He used to get only two to four pus cells in urine but the culture was positive always. In the seventh month afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bilateral reflux disease can present to variable degrees and cause recurrent UTI (urinary tract infection), fever, sepsis, and renal scarring. This can lead to kidney failure. The good thing is your son VCUG (vooiding cystourethography) at three months of age was normal... Read Full »
What is the best treatment for urethral cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, My father, who is 66 years now, had gone through a urethral stricture surgery 8 years ago. The treatment was done for his chronic problem of passing urine. Treatment by the doctor that time ended up in adopting an alternate route for passing urine, which is below the testicles. All was fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father has urethral carcinoma for which surgery is the best modality of treatment. He will need complete removal of the urethra and bladder, if necessary. It is a major surgery. If your father's health is fine, then he should be able to tolerate it. Read Full »
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