urodynamic testing

Introduction

Tests designed to determine the anatomic & functional status of the urinary bladder & urethra (see cystometry, electromyography, urethral pressure profilometry, uroflowmetry, videourodynamics).

Indications

• failure of initial therapy for urinary incontinence
• planning of urologic surgery

More general terms

• clinical procedure

More specific terms

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