[Air cystometry].

F Ruíz Alvarez-Cienfuegos; J Silva Abuín

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[Air cystometry].

Abstract

A better study and more correct diagnosis of neurogenous bladder is to be achieved with cystomanometric studies. The authors analyse the use of air as a medium, explain the method and stress the simplicity, quickness and absence of complications with air. Finally, they mention the recent use of carbon dioxide, particularly in urethral profilometries.

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