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Overview

X Ray KUB is done to probe the suspicion for Cystitis. In case of Emphysematous Cystitis, a X Ray of the abdomen can show presence of gas in the bladder wall. X Ray dor other causes of abdominal pain, sometimes reveal gas directing the bladder wall and thus the diagnosis of Emphysematous Cystitis. X Ray may also be done to look for tutors or foreign bodies like stones etc while doing diagnostic workup for Cystitis.

X Ray KUB

An X Ray KUB of a patient with Emphysematous Cystitis can show air in the bladder wall.