释义 |
cystectasy bladder distension An increase in bladder volume (> 500 ml), which typically occurs postoperatively. Clinical findings Urinary retention, pain, restlessness. Diagnosis Ultrasound.cys·tec·ta·si·a , cystectasy (sis'tek-tā'zē-ă, sis-tek'tă-sē) Dilation of the bladder. [cyst- + G. ektasis, a stretching]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. |