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Practical Use of the New American Urological Association Adult Urodynamics Guidelines

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Abstract

In 2012, the American Urological Association published guidelines on adult urodynamics. On the basis of a review of the available evidence, they established guideline recommendations for urodynamics in adults with stress urinary incontinence/pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder/urinary urgency incontinence/mixed urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and lower urinary tract symptoms. This article reviews the practical use of these guidelines in a clinical practice.

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Abbreviations

LUTS:

lower urinary tract symptoms

POP:

pelvic organ prolapse

SUI:

stress urinary incontinence

OAB:

overactive bladder

UUI:

urgency urinary incontinence

ISD:

intrinsic sphincter deficiency

MUI:

mixed urinary incontinence

NGB:

neurogenic bladder

VLPP:

valsalva leak point pressure

MUCP:

mean urethral closure pressure

PVR:

post-void residual

PFS:

pressure flow studies

BOO:

bladder outlet obstruction

DO:

detrusor overactivity

CMG:

cystometrogram

EMG:

electromyography

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Dr. Bhavin N. Patel reported no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article. Dr. Kathleen C. Kobashi has received honoraria from Allergan, Medtronic, and Astellas. Dr. Kobashi has received payment for the development of educational presentations from Allergan, Medtronic, and Astellas.

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Patel, B.N., Kobashi, K.C. Practical Use of the New American Urological Association Adult Urodynamics Guidelines. Curr Urol Rep 14, 240–246 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-013-0317-x

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