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Biopsia de vejiga - Riesgos

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Biopsia de la vejiga

Cuáles son los riesgos:

Existe algún riesgo de infección urinaria.

Igualmente, hay un ligero riesgo de sangrado excesivo o ruptura de la pared vesical con el cistoscopio o durante la biopsia.

Consideraciones especiales:

Es normal que salga una pequeña cantidad de sangre a través de la orina poco después del procedimiento. Si el sangrado continúa luego de orinar, consulte con el médico.

Póngase en contacto con el médico si:

  • Presenta dolor, escalofrío o fiebre
  • Su diuresis es más baja de lo normal ( oliguria)
  • Fecha de revisión: 5/22/2008
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Scott M. Gilbert, MD, Department of Urology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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