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title: "Contrast and Radionuclide Cystography"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/contrast-and-radionuclide-cystography/
description: "These tests are used to diagnose bladder problems. It helps your urologist see how well the bladder works, and to find the cause of infections or check..."
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# Contrast and Radionuclide Cystography

These tests are used to diagnose bladder problems. It helps your urologist see how well the bladder works, and to find the cause of infections or check for tumors or stones. It is a way to look closely at the bladder walls.

Archived from the 2022 edition

## Overview

Cystography is often used to diagnose bladder fistula, bladder rupture, bladder stones, or vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Many physicians believe that the Bladder Scan is better to find VUR because it less radiation.

Your doctor will talk with you about which test to use, and when.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- Procedure
- Risks
- Explore Further

## Other entries in Tests, Imaging and Procedures

- [Angiography](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/a_/angiography/)
- [Biopsy](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/b/biopsy/)
- [Complete Blood Count (CBC)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/complete-blood-count-(cbc)/)
- [CT Scan](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/ct-scan/)
- [Cystometry](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cystometry/)
- [Cystoscopy](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/c/cystoscopy/)
- [Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/m/magnetic-resonance-imaging-(mri)/)
- [Ultrasound Imaging](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/u/ultrasound-imaging/)

### Source of this entry

- Original address**/urology-a-z/c/contrast-and-radionuclide-cystography/**
- Edition**2022 edition**
- Group**Tests, Imaging and Procedures**

### This is not medical advice

These pages are archived reference copies of material published on this domain. They are not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a substitute for talking with a health professional.

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- [Overactive Bladder: Patient Guide](https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/overactive-bladder/)
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