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urodynamic study
Specialized testing to evaluate bladder and urethral function, including pressure measurements and voiding patterns.
Full Definition
Urodynamic studies are comprehensive diagnostic tests that assess bladder storage and emptying functions through pressure measurements, flow rates, and electromyographic monitoring. In pediatric nephrology, these studies are essential for evaluating children with neurogenic bladder, voiding dysfunction, or recurrent urinary tract infections. The testing provides detailed information about bladder capacity, compliance, detrusor activity, and coordination with urethral sphincter function.
Usage
Usage note: May be abbreviated as UDS; requires specialized equipment and interpretation.
In Context
- "Annual urodynamic studies showed stable bladder function in this patient with spina bifida." — Follow-up report
- "The urodynamic study revealed detrusor overactivity with poor compliance." — Diagnostic report
Also known as
urodynamics
UDS
Don't confuse with
uroflowmetry
cystometry