Diagnostic cystocentesis: technique and considerations.
Cystocentesis, the aspiration of urine from the urinary bladder, has both diagnostic and therapeutic uses. This month, we discuss the diagnostic reasons for using this technique and summarize the steps necessary to safely perform the procedure in laboratory animals.
Cyndi
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Brown
D000818:Animals; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D011817:Rabbits; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000662:veterinary*