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Bedside sphincterometry.

H W Herr¹, I Silber, D C Martin

¹Department of Surgery (Urology), University of California, Irvine, California, USA.

|February 18, 2011

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A novel sphinctermometer aids in assessing and managing neurogenic bladder dysfunction. This simple bedside tool offers reliable evaluation for patients with this condition.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Medical Devices
Neuroscience

Background:

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction presents challenges in patient evaluation and management.
Accurate assessment tools are crucial for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a simple bedside sphinctermometer.
To demonstrate its utility in managing neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Main Methods:

Description of the design and application of the sphinctermometer.
Clinical use in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Main Results:

The sphinctermometer proved to be a valuable tool.
It demonstrated reliability in practical patient evaluation.
Effective management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction was facilitated.

Conclusions:

The sphinctermometer is a reliable and practical device for bedside use.
It significantly aids in the evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction.