urodynamics
URODYNAMICS is the term that describes a series of diagnostic tests used to evaluate voiding disorders. These tests will provide answers to clinical questions that arise about a patient's bladder and outlet function, after they have visited the physician with specific complaints. The typical patient complaints that lead to a urodynamic evaluation include:
- incontinence
- nocturia
- frequency
- urgency
- pain
- slow stream
- hesitancy
- postmicturition dribble
These complaints, or symptoms, have multiple causes, to include:
- OBSTRUCTION
- tumor/carcinoma
- polyp
- scarring
- infection
- abscess
- FISTULA
- DIVERTICULUM
- NEUROMUSCULAR
- neuromuscular disease (i.e. ms)
- detrusor instability
- hypersensitivity
A URODYNAMIC procedure could include measurement of FLOW, PRESSURE, ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY and RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING during one or more of the following tests:
- Uroflow w/ Residual Urine
- CMG
- Urethral Pressure Profile
- Flow/Pressure Study
- EMG
- Video Imaging
- Whittaker Test (upper tract)
If you have any questions regarding URODYNAMICS please call Dr. Schoenfeld's office.
