title: Computed tomography of gas-filled bladder: method of staging bladder neoplasms.
abstract: Current methods of staging bladder carcinoma have many disadvantages. A new method of staging bladder tumors employing computed tomography (CT) of the gas-filled bladder is presented. Representative cases are demonstrated. Direct visualization of the extent of the tumor and adjacent soft tissue structures is possible. CT scanning of the gas-filled bladder is a promising new method for staging bladder tumors and following their response to therapy.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide