Detecting and characterizing bladder-pressure-driven leakage. Leakage may occur as a result of urethral dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, or a combination of both. The first component of a urodynamic ...

Bladder-outlet obstruction (BOO) in women has become an increasingly recognized entity over the past several years. This is partly because of the greater number of anti-incontinence surgeries being ...

There are several urodynamic tests a doctor may recommend. You may need multiple tests for a full diagnosis. Urodynamic tests see how well your urinary tract, especially your bladder, urethra, and ...

For measuring UPP a triple lumen catheter is required. This needs to be positioned accurately before the start of the procedure. It measures the passive resistance of a particular point within the ...

Urethra: The urethra is a lowermost part of the urinary tract or narrow tube that connects to the bladder and helps to drain fluids from the bladder. External Urethral Sphincter: The external urethral ...

Patients with incontinence should have a general physical examination, with an emphasis on the abdominal, pelvic, and neurologic components. The major observations from the general examination include ...