Study of the mechanics of urinary bladder, filling and emptying liquid.
The active changes which occur during the function of the bladder, urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles.
Diagnostic procedures that measure changes in pressure inside the bladder with volume over time.
The measurement of the pressures within the urinary bladder as well as the pressures of the urethral sphincter. The technique is useful in the investigation of patients with urinary incontinence. Special equipment is needed to carry out the procedure.
The study of the holding or storage of urine in the bladder, the facility with which it empties, and the rate of movement of urine out of the bladder during micturition.
A series of examinations conducted to explore issues related to bladder control, such as incontinence. These assessments entail placing probes into the bladder, as well as the rectum or vagina, to observe alterations in pressure during the bladder’s filling and emptying processes. Additionally, the patient might utilize an absorbent electronic pad to identify any instances of urine leakage.
During X-ray monitoring, the patient assumes a standing position against an upright table. A catheter is used to introduce a contrast medium into the bladder, followed by its subsequent emptying. This process allows the configuration of the bladder and the performance of the urethra to be observed on an X-ray monitor. Simultaneously, probes continuously record changes in pressure within the bladder. These pressure variations are transmitted to a computer and then printed as a paper trace. While the bladder is being filled, the patient is instructed to cough, which elevates the pressure in and around the bladder. If this action results in urine leakage onto the electronic pad, the patient is diagnosed with stress incontinence.