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.