Pitfalls in Urodynamics

Enrico Finazzi Agrò; Daniele Bianchi; Valerio Iacovelli

doi:10.1016/j.euf.2020.01.005

Pitfalls in Urodynamics

Eur Urol Focus. 2020 Sep 15;6(5):820-822. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.01.005. Epub 2020 Jan 22.

Authors

Enrico Finazzi Agrò¹, Daniele Bianchi², Valerio Iacovelli³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
² Urology Department, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. Electronic address: danielebianchimail@yahoo.it.
³ Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy; Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 31982363
DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.01.005

Abstract

Although urodynamics (UDS) is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, several possible pitfalls can be identified. In this paper we identify pitfalls in UDS and highlight limiting factors. UDS pitfalls that depend on the patient, on the physician, or on the test itself are described and analyzed. PATIENT SUMMARY: In this report we looked into pitfalls of urodynamics. Urodynamics is an essential tool in the diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction and always requires standardization and quality control to limit possible pitfalls.

Keywords: Detrusor leak point pressure; Detrusor overactivity; Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD); Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS); Neuro-urology; Overactive bladder; Urodynamics.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Nervous System Diseases / complications
Urodynamics*
Urologic Diseases / diagnosis*
Urologic Diseases / etiology
Urologic Diseases / physiopathology*