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Diagnosis of Overactive Bladder

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Non-Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunctions

Part of the book series: Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions ((UNPFD))

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The overactive bladder (OAB) can be diagnosed clinically. The cornerstone symptom is urgency and the presence of other urinary symptoms or signs can guide the differential diagnosis using adjunctive instrumental test. The flowchart includes history, clinical examination, urine culture and urine analysis, voiding diaries and symptom questionnaires scores. Urodynamic examination is not a first-line test, but it should be done in case of complicated OAB.

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  1. Andrological and Urogynecological Clinic, Santa Maria Terni Hospital, Perugia, Italy

    Elisabetta Costantini & Ester Illiano

  2. Department of Surgical and Biomedical Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

    Elisabetta Costantini & Ester Illiano

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Costantini, E., Illiano, E. (2021). Diagnosis of Overactive Bladder. In: Balzarro, M., Li Marzi, V. (eds) Non-Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunctions. Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57393-5_2

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