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My child 5 had scan us tract scan , said kidneys fine and couldn't see anything as bladder was empty , is bladder part important thing to do ?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

YES: Doing abdomen scan includes everything and yes the bladder.

Dr Childs agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scan of urinary trac: It helps to have a full bladder to rule urinary obstruction as well as ruling hydronephrosis due to backflow.

Dr Childs and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2014

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A member asked:

My child 5 had scan us tract scan , said kidneys fine and couldn't see anything as bladder was empty , is bladder part important thing to do ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Dr Childs agreed

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Childs and another doctor agreed

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