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urodynamic testing

Tests designed to determine the anatomic & functional status of the urinary bladder & urethra (see cystometry, electromyography, urethral pressure profilometry, uroflowmetry, videourodynamics). Indications: 1) failure of initial therapy for urinary incontinence [1] 2) planning of urologic surgery

Specific

cystometry urethral pressure profilometry (UPP) urinary peak flow uroflowmetry videourodynamics

General

clinical procedure

References

  1. Nygaard I. Idiopathic urgency urinary incontinence. N Engl J Med 2010; 363:1156-1162 PMID: 20843250
  2. Urodynamic Testing http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/urodynamic/index.htm