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Urinary bladder ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless, and safe imaging method that uses ultrasound waves to visualize the urinary bladder and, when necessary, the lower urinary tract. This examination allows evaluation of the bladder’s shape, size, contents, and wall thickness and is essential for diagnosing urological and gynecological conditions.

Components:

• Urinary bladder – a hollow muscular organ in the pelvis that collects and stores urine.
• Distal ureters – the terminal portion of the ureters, sometimes visible at the bladder entry.
• Prostate (in men, if indicated) – may be partially visualized transabdominally.
• Adjacent pelvic organs (if indicated) – in gynecological context or for assessment of pelvic masses.

Purpose of the examination:

• Assessment of bladder filling and capacity.
• Identification of tumors, stones, blood clots, diverticula, or wall thickening.
• Verification of post-void residual urine.
• Detection of congenital abnormalities or signs of chronic infection.
• Monitoring of urological pathologies (e.g., recurrent cystitis, neurogenic bladder).
• Evaluation of uterine or prostatic impact on the bladder.

Indications

• Dysuria, frequent or painful urination.
• Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying.
• Hematuria (blood in urine).
• Recurrent urinary tract infections.
• Suspected bladder stones or tumors.
• Monitoring treatment for chronic urological conditions.
• Evaluation of the bladder during gynecological or andrological investigations

Procedure

The patient lies on their back. Conductive gel is applied to the lower abdomen, and the physician uses an ultrasound probe to visualize the bladder and associated structures. The procedure takes approximately 10–15 minutes and is completely painless.

Urinary bladder ultrasound is a fast, safe, and accurate examination, essential for diagnosing lower urinary tract conditions. It is recommended both in emergencies and for chronic urological monitoring.

Sources

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7273879/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092964411060015X https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535381/
https://udshealth.com/bladder-ultrasound/
https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com/277420/1-s2.0-S0929644110X00042/1-s2.0-S092964411060015X/main.pdf