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HHS Genitourinary Sy
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| digital rectal examination (DRE) | Screening test that assesses the rectal wall suraface for lesions or abnormaly firm areas that might indicate cancer |
| electromyography (EMG) | Measures the contraction of muscles that control urination using electrodes palced in the rectum and urethra |
| testicular self-examination (TSE) | Self-examination of the testes for abnormal lumps or swellings in the scrotal sac |
| urethroscopy | Endoscopy of the urethra using a specialized endoscope, typically for lithotripsy or TURP |
| blood urea nitrogen (BUN) | Test that determines the amount of urea nitrogen, a waste product of protein metabolism, present in a blood sample |
| culture and sensitivity (C&S) | Test that determines the causative organism of a disease and how the organism responds to various antibiotics |
| prostate-specific antigen (PSA) | Blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostatic cancer |
| semen analysis | Test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy |
| urinalysis | Battery of tests performed on a urine specimen, including a physical observation, chemical tests, and microscopic evaluation |
| voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) | Radiological examination of the bladder and urethra performed before, during, and after voiding using a contrast medium to enhance imaging |
| dialysis | Medical procedure used to filter toxic substances from the patient's bloodstream, such as excess electrolytes and nitrogenous wastes |
| hemodialysis | Method of remobing waste substances from the blood by shunting it from the body, passing it through an artificial kidney machine where it is filtered, and then returning the dialyzed blood to the patient's body |
| peritoneal | Removal of toxic substances from the body by perfusing the peritoneal cavity with a warm, sterile chemical solution |
| circumcision | Removal of all or part of the foreskin, or prepuce, of the penis |
| orchidectomy | Removal of one or both testes; also called orchiectomy |
| urethrotomy | Incision of a urethral stricture |
| vasectomy | Excision of all or a segment of the vas deferens |
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