Urodynamic Evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms-Urodynamic Evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

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Dr. Elizabeth Miller gave a presentation on urodynamic evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms in a virtual forum web-based lecture series. She discussed the goals of the series, which are to enhance understanding of FPMRS learning objectives and allow interaction with experts in the field. Dr. Miller is a Division and Fellowship Director at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Her presentation focused on urodynamics and its role in understanding lower urinary tract function and evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms. She explained various tests such as uroflow, systometry, pressure flow studies, urethral pressure profile, and leak point pressure. Dr. Miller highlighted the importance of formulating a urodynamic question and using these tests to assess bladder function and aid in the evaluation of symptoms. She discussed the benefits and limitations of each test and emphasized the need to correlate urodynamic findings with patient symptoms. Dr. Miller concluded by mentioning the value of pressure flow studies in assessing bladder emptying and diagnosing obstruction. The presentation offered insights into urodynamic evaluation and its clinical utility.

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Elizabeth Mueller, MD, MSME, FACS

Keywords

urodynamic evaluation

lower urinary tract symptoms

virtual forum

urodynamics

uroflow

pressure flow studies

bladder function

symptom evaluation

correlation with patient symptoms

diagnosing obstruction