Medical term:
cystectasy
bladder distension
An increase in bladder volume (> 500 ml), which typically occurs postoperatively.Clinical findings
Urinary retention, pain, restlessness.
Diagnosis
Ultrasound.
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cys·tec·ta·si·a
, cystectasy (sis'tek-tā'zē-ă, sis-tek'tă-sē)Dilation of the bladder.
[cyst- + G. ektasis, a stretching]
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cystectasy
(sĭs-tĕk′tă-sē) [″ + ektasis, dilatation]1. An operation for extracting a stone from the bladder by dividing the membranous portion of the urethra and then dilating the neck of the bladder.
2. Dilatation of the bladder.
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