| Preface | | v | |
| List of Abbreviations | | vii | |
| Chapter 1 Principles of Urodynamics | | 1 | (6) |
| | 2 | (1) |
| The Urodynamic Physical Examination |
| | 3 | (1) |
| | 3 | (3) |
| | 6 | (1) |
| Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology | | 7 | (10) |
| | 7 | (1) |
| Urethral Structure and Function |
| | 7 | (7) |
| | 14 | (1) |
| | 15 | (2) |
| Chapter 3 Urodynamic Techniques | | 17 | (100) |
| | 17 | (3) |
| | 20 | (19) |
| | 39 | (49) |
| Complex Urodynamic Investigations |
| | 88 | (26) |
| | 114 | (3) |
| Chapter 4 Patient Assessment | | 117 | (30) |
| | 117 | (1) |
| | 118 | (5) |
| | 123 | (14) |
| | 137 | (1) |
| | 138 | (2) |
| General Patient Assessment |
| | 140 | (1) |
| | 140 | (3) |
| | 143 | (2) |
| | 145 | (2) |
| Chapter 5 Urodynamics in Clinical Practice | | 147 | (24) |
| | 147 | (1) |
| | 148 | (4) |
| | 152 | (7) |
| | 159 | (7) |
| Urodynamics in the Elderly |
| | 166 | (1) |
| Urodynamics in the Neurological Patient |
| | 166 | (3) |
| | 169 | (2) |
| Chapter 6 Management of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction | | 171 | (14) |
| | 171 | (9) |
| Management of Voiding Problems |
| | 180 | (3) |
| Management of Post-Micturition Symptoms |
| | 183 | (1) |
| | 184 | (1) |
| Chapter 7 Organisation of the Urodynamic Unit | | 185 | (12) |
| | 185 | (1) |
| Making the Patient`s Appointment |
| | 186 | (1) |
| The Patient`s Hospital Attendance |
| | 186 | (3) |
| Planning a New Urodynamic Service |
| | 189 | (6) |
| Summary of Equipment Needs |
| | 195 | (2) |
| Appendix 1, Part 1 List of ICS Standardisation Committee Reports 1973 to 2002 | | 197 | (2) |
| Appendix 1, Part 2 The Standardisation of Terminology of Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | | 199 | (14) |
| | 200 | (1) |
| | 200 | (1) |
| 2. Description of Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
| | 200 | (6) |
| 2.1. Conditions of the Examination. |
| | 201 | (1) |
| 2.2. Quantitative Description of Pelvic Organ Position |
| | 201 | (4) |
| 2.2.1. Definition of Anatomic Landmarks |
| | 201 | (2) |
| 2.2.2. Making and Recording Measurements. |
| | 203 | (2) |
| 2.3. Ordinal Stages of Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
| | 205 | (1) |
| 3. Ancillary Techniques for Describing Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
| | 206 | (2) |
| 3.1. Supplementary Physical Examination Techniques |
| | 206 | (1) |
| | 207 | (1) |
| | 207 | (1) |
| | 207 | (1) |
| 3.4.1. General Guidelines for Imaging Procedures |
| | 207 | (1) |
| | 208 | (1) |
| 3.4.3. Contrast Radiography |
| | 208 | (1) |
| 3.4.4. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| | 208 | (1) |
| | 208 | (1) |
| 4. Pelvic Floor Muscle Testing |
| | 208 | (2) |
| | 209 | (1) |
| | 209 | (1) |
| | 209 | (1) |
| | 210 | (1) |
| 5. Description of Functional Symptoms |
| | 210 | (1) |
| | 210 | (1) |
| | 211 | (1) |
| | 211 | (1) |
| 5.4. Other Local Symptoms |
| | 211 | (1) |
| | 211 | (1) |
| | 212 | (1) |
| Appendix 1, Part 3 The Standardisation of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function: Pressure-Flow Studies of Voiding, Urethral Resistance and Urethral Obstruction | | 213 | (19) |
| | 214 | (1) |
| 2. Evaluation of Micturition |
| | 214 | (7) |
| 2.1. Pressure-Flow Studies |
| | 214 | (3) |
| 2.1.1. Pressure and Flow Rate Parameters |
| | 214 | (2) |
| | 216 | (1) |
| 2.1.3. Presentation of Results |
| | 216 | (1) |
| 2.2. Urethral Resistance and Bladder Outlet Obstruction |
| | 217 | (3) |
| 2.2.1. Urethral Function During Voiding |
| | 217 | (1) |
| 2.2.2. Urethral Resistance |
| | 217 | (1) |
| | 217 | (1) |
| 2.2.4. Bladder Outlet Obstruction. |
| | 218 | (1) |
| 2.2.5. Methods of Analysing Pressure-Flow Plots |
| | 218 | (2) |
| 2.3. The Detrusor During Micturition |
| | 220 | (1) |
| | 221 | (1) |
| | 221 | (1) |
| Appendix: ICS Standard for Digital Exchange of Pressure-Flow Study Data |
| | 222 | (10) |
| | 222 | (1) |
| A2. General Description of Signal Storage |
| | 222 | (1) |
| A3. Variable Values and Types |
| | 223 | (1) |
| A4. General Structure of File and Records |
| | 223 | (1) |
| A5. Definitions of Record Types |
| | 223 | (6) |
| A6. Signals and Information to be Stored: Minimal Specification and Optional Extensions. |
| | 229 | (1) |
| A7. Typical File Structure |
| | 230 | (1) |
| | 231 | (1) |
| | 231 | (1) |
| Appendix 1, Part 4 Standardisation of Ambulatory Urodynamic Monitoring | | 232 | (14) |
| | 233 | (1) |
| | 233 | (1) |
| | 233 | (1) |
| | 233 | (1) |
| | 234 | (3) |
| | 234 | (1) |
| | 234 | (1) |
| 4.3. Intravesical and Abdominal Pressure Measurement |
| | 234 | (2) |
| 4.4. Urethral Pressure and Conductance |
| | 236 | (1) |
| | 236 | (1) |
| 4.6. Instructions to the Patient |
| | 237 | (1) |
| | 237 | (1) |
| | 237 | (1) |
| 5.2. Phase Identification |
| | 237 | (1) |
| | 238 | (1) |
| | 238 | (1) |
| 7. Scientific Presentation |
| | 238 | (1) |
| | 239 | (6) |
| | 245 | (1) |
| Appendix 1, Part 5 The Standardisation of Terminology in Lower Urinary Tract Function | | 246 | (21) |
| 1. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) |
| | 247 | (5) |
| 2. Signs Suggestive of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD) |
| | 252 | (3) |
| 3. Urodynamic Observations and Conditions |
| | 255 | (8) |
| | 263 | (1) |
| | 263 | (2) |
| | 265 | (2) |
| Appendix 1, Part 6 Good Urodynamic Practices: Uroflowmetry, Filling Cystometry and Pressure-Flow Studies | | 267 | (22) |
| | 268 | (1) |
| Recording Micturitions and Symptoms |
| | 268 | (1) |
| | 269 | (4) |
| Invasive Urodynamics: Filling Cystometry, Pressure-flow Study of Voiding |
| | 273 | (14) |
| Strategy for Repetition of Urodynamic Tests |
| | 287 | (1) |
| | 287 | (1) |
| | 288 | (1) |
| | 288 | (1) |
| Appendix 1, Part 7 The Standardisation of Terminology in Nocturia | | 289 | (8) |
| | 290 | (1) |
| | 290 | (5) |
| | 291 | (1) |
| | 292 | (1) |
| | 292 | (1) |
| | 293 | (1) |
| | 293 | (1) |
| | 293 | (1) |
| | 293 | (1) |
| 2.8. Bladder Storage Problems |
| | 294 | (1) |
| | 295 | (2) |
| Appendix 2, Part 1 Frequency-Volume Chart | | 297 | (1) |
| Appendix 2, Part 2 Patient Information Sheet | | 298 | (3) |
| Appendix 3, Part 1 Urodynamics Data Sheet: Full Version | | 301 | (17) |
| Appendix 3, Part 2 Urodynamics Data Sheet: Shortened Version | | 318 | (5) |
| Appendix 4, Part 1 ICIQ Modular Questionnaire | | 323 | (7) |
| Appendix 4, Part 2 ICIQ UISF (Urinary Incontinence Short Form) | | 330 | (3) |
| Index | | 333 | |