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Urodynamic testing is an office-based assessment that can be useful in evaluating the function of the lower urinary tract. It comprises of several distinct tests that aim to measure various aspects of urine storage and evacuation. The complexity of testing depends largely on the indications for urodynamics and the desired information that a clinician requires. While controversy remains regarding the clinical applicability of some components of urodynamic testing, patients with complex medical histories, unclear symptoms, or refractory urogynecologic conditions may benefit from testing. Understanding which particular aspects of bladder function that are being investigated will ultimately yield the most helpful information with regards to diagnosis and potential treatment options.

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  1. Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A81, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

    Nathan Kow M.D.

  2. Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Marie Fidela R. Paraiso M.D.

  3. Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Marie Fidela R. Paraiso M.D.

  4. Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Marie Fidela R. Paraiso M.D.

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    Marie Fidela R. Paraiso

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Kow, N., Paraiso, M.F.R. (2015). Urodynamic Testing. In: Emery, J., Paraiso, M. (eds) Office-Based Gynecologic Surgical Procedures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1414-2_12

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