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A member asked:

Can a small dot of air in the bladder on a ct scan be the result of a catheter i had 3 months ago?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Doubtful: It would be rather unlikely for there to be persistence of air in the bladder from a catheterization after 3 months. Other possibilities would include urinary infection, a fistula between the bowel and the bladder, or introduction of air by oral-genital contact.

Dr Daniel agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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