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Although conventional urodynamics has proved its place in the diagnosis of neurogenic lower urinary dysfunction, it is still an inconvenient and unphysiological tool to assess lower urinary tract function. Ambulatory urodynamics can evaluate the lower urinary tract in more physiological circumstances. Through wireless sensors, it can also find its place in newer technological treatments such as closed loop neuromodulation systems.
Certain events may be masked or stay undiagnosed during urodynamics. Provocative measure such as the ice water test or the betanechol test may be used to screen for neurogenic dysfunction.
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De Wachter, S. (2023). Ambulatory Urodynamics and Special Tests. In: Liao, L., Madersbacher, H. (eds) Handbook of Neurourology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1659-7_16
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