Urodynamics made easy

Foreword p. vii • Preface p. ix • Acknowledgements p. x • 1 Clinical evaluation of the lower urinary tract p. 1 • 2 Basic structure, function and control of the lower urinary tract p. 7 • 3 Urodynamic procedures p. 19 • 4 Pressure/flow cystometry p. 51 • 5 Storage disorders and incontinence p. 103 • 6 Voiding disorders and bladder outflow obstruction p. 129 • 7 Sensory disorders p. 151 • 8 The contracted bladder p. 159 • 9 Neurogenic bladder disorders p. 165 • 10 Paediatric urodynamics p. 179 • Appendix 1 Scheme for performing a pressure/flow study p. 185 • Appendix 2 Normal urodynamic values p. 189 • Appendix 3 Example traces p. 191 • Appendix 4 Bibliography p. 209 • Index p. 213"

The Fourth Edition of Urodynamics Made Easy provides a concise and user-friendly guide to the principles and clinical practice of urodynamics as applied to the routine diagnosis and management of patients. The emphasis of this book is on the ethos behind the practice of urodynamics and how this needs to be integrated into the evaluation of all patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. It offers clear information presented in a visually appealing and easily accessible format. •A great and simple teaching tool that will assist the novice as well as the more experienced practitioner •Superbly illustrated in full colour. •An invaluable and practical, yet comprehensive, resource for all those interested in growing their understanding of and expertise in pelvic floor diseases. This edition has been completely updated, especially in relation to the electronic urodynamic measuring devices now available. The clinical relevance has also been enhanced. Urodynamics made Easy provides an invaluable source of information to urologists, gynaecologists and urodynamic nurses, and will also be of interest to general surgeons, radiologists and general practitioners. •