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Urethroscopes

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Urethroscope is an endoscope instrument, which is consists of a fine tube fitted with a light and lenses for the examination of the interior of the urethra. It can also view even the prostate region of the males. Urethroscopes and cystocopes of numerous makes and designs are so nearly perfect in construction, that one […]

Urethroscopy

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Urethroscopy is an examination of the urethra through a urethroscope. The urethra is the tube that transports urine outside the body. It passes through the penis in males carrying semen as well as urine, and in females it emerges above the vaginal opening. If a patient experiences pain, discomfort, infection, or injury anywhere […]

Preparations Prior To Urethroscopy

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Before the operation
The patient should stop smoking and try to get the body weight down if the patient is overweight. If the patient has knowledge of problems with his blood pressure, heart or lungs, he should ask their family doctor or the attending physician to check that these are under control. Ensure that the patient […]

Procedure On Urethroscopy

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

A urethroscopy is an inspection of the interior of urethra using a urethroscope. It may be done under general or local anesthesia, depending on the needs and requirements of the healthcare provider and the patient.

Possible Complications Using Urethroscope

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Urethroscope is a medical device or instrument being used to perform urethroscopy. Urethroscopy is the process of viewing or examining the interior of the urethra to determine the presence of abnormalities if there is any.
The insertion or introduction of any instrument or device into the bladder is accompanied by discomfort that oftentimes amounts to twinge […]

Precaution After Urethroscopy

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

At the Hospital
The patient may have a fine, rubber tube or catheter passing into the bladder through the front passage. This is to assist the patient to pass the urine freely that can be a bit difficult after a surgical operation such as urethroscopy. There are times that the catheter needs to be flushed out […]