Diagnostic imaging of neurogenic bladder.
Correct radiologic diagnosis of neurogenic bladder is mainly based on morphofunctional information derived from voiding cystourethrography. This examination allows the evaluation of the bladder morphology, the degree of filling, and the validity of muscular contraction. Indications on the bladder neck, striated sphincter function and urethral morphology are also provided. Presence of ureterovesical reflux is detected with its possible precise classification. Abnormal amount of residual urine is identified and often early diagnosis of most common complications of neurogenic bladder as vesical lithiasis, diverticula and infections, can be established.
Campioni
Paolo
P
Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy. pcampioni@rm.unicatt.it
Goletti
Stefania
S
Nanni
Marinella
M
Napoli
Marzia
M
Palladino
Francesco
F
Valentini
Anna Lia
AL
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media