urodynamics made easy
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Title: URODYNAMICS MADE EASY, THIRD EDITION
Authors: Christopher R. Chapple, Scott A. MacDiarmid, Anand Patel
Foreword by: Philippe E. Zimmern
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier
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Title: Urodynamics Made Easy
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Editor Team: Timothy Horne (Commissioning), Ailsa Laing (Development), Hemamalini Rajendrababu (Project Manager), Erik Bigland (Designer), Kirsteen Wright (Illustrator).
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Author Credentials:
Christopher R. Chapple: Consultant Urological Surgeon, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Professor of Urology at Sheffield Hallam University.
Scott A. MacDiarmid: Director at Alliance Urology Specialists, Clinical Faculty, Department of Urology, Wake Forest University, North Carolina.
Anand Patel: Urology Research Fellow, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Year Published: 2009 (Third Edition)
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Copyright Information: © Elsevier Limited 2000, 2009. All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-443-06886-7
Publishers' Policy: Use of sustainable materials for printing.
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Contents Overview:
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapters outline (e.g., Clinical evaluation of lower urinary tract, Urodynamic procedures, Storage disorders)
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Preface Highlights:
Urodynamics is portrayed as simple and widely applicable.
Clarification on the misperception of complexity:
Theoretical physics application has limited clinical use.
Jargon complicates straightforward concepts.
Urodynamics investigates pressure and flow in the urinary tract, primarily focusing on the lower urinary tract.
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Foreword Highlights:
Emphasizes the evolution of urodynamics due to advances in technology.
Chapters cover urinary symptoms, techniques, and diagnostics related to different urological disorders.
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Acknowledgements:
Thanks to the International Continence Society and contributors from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for manuscript reviews.
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Chapter 1: Clinical Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract
Introduction
The bladder and urethra function as a unit during urine storage and voiding.
Disturbances lead to urinary dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Assessment
Focus on a comprehensive history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and urodynamic studies for discovering functional information.
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Urodynamic Evaluation
Strategies to evaluate bladder and urinary tract function and identify issues such as incontinence and obstruction.
Common Urodynamic Tests
Frequency/volume chart, bladder diary, pad testing, uroflowmetry, etc.
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Terminology: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Classified into storage, voiding, and post-micturition symptoms.
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Chapter 2: Basic Structure, Function, and Control of the Lower Urinary Tract
Introduction
Comprising the upper (kidneys, ureters) and lower tract (bladder, urethra).
Urethra and Sphincteric Mechanisms
Functions for continence and voiding during micturition.
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Chapter 3: Urodynamic Procedures
Introduction
Urodynamics evaluate bladder function and clarify symptoms.
Indications for Urodynamic Assessments
Patients requiring precise tests based on clinical history.
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Chapter 4: Pressure/Flow Cystometry
Introduction
Discusses assessment techniques focusing on bladder pressure during filling and voiding phases.
Techniques Overview
Simple cystometry, subtraction cystometry, and video urodynamics.
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Chapter 5: Storage Disorders and Incontinence
Introduction
Discusses storage disorders' prevalence, particularly in older women.
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Management includes anticholinergic therapy and behavioral strategies.
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Chapter 6: Voiding Disorders and Bladder Outlet Obstruction
Introduction
Describes common causes of voiding difficulty in men and women, and related management protocols.
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Chapter 7: Sensory Disorders
Introduction
Explains the importance of sensory function in the context of urodynamic evaluations.
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Chapter 8: The Contracted Bladder
Introduction
Discusses management of chronic inflammation leading to bladder contractures.
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Chapter 9: Neurogenic Bladder Disorders
Introduction
Explains how neurological conditions affect bladder function, necessitating specialized evaluations.
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Chapter 10: Paediatric Urodynamics
Overview
Describes the unique considerations for diagnostic assessments in children.
Appendix 1: Scheme for Performing a Pressure/Flow Study
A structured approach to conducting urodynamics ensuring systematic evaluation and relevant data.
Appendix 2: Normal Urodynamic Values
Reference ranges for various urodynamic parameters to contextualize patient results.
Appendix 4: Bibliography
Recommended readings for further detail on urodynamic evaluations and management.