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British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) consensus document: Management of female voiding dysfunction
Suzanne M Biers1, Chris Harding2, Mo Belal3
1Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
BJU International
|March 27, 2021
Summary
This guideline provides British Association of Urological Surgeon
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Female Pelvic Medicine
Background:
- Female voiding dysfunction presents with diverse symptoms like mixed urinary symptoms or retention.
- Causes include bladder outlet obstruction (functional/anatomical) and detrusor underactivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish British Association of Urological Surgeon's (BAUS) guidance for assessing and managing female voiding dysfunction.
- To optimize patient care pathways for female voiding dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Literature search to identify evidence base.
- Guideline development group formed by the BAUS Section of Female, Neurological and Urodynamic Urology (FNUU) Executive Committee.
- Expert opinion used where evidence was lacking.
Main Results:
- Guidance covers assessment, investigation, and treatment of female voiding dysfunction and urinary retention.
- Recommendations are provided for cases without known neurological conditions.
Conclusions:
- A consensus on the management pathway for female voiding dysfunction has been established.
- The guideline aims to enhance assessment and treatment strategies for affected patients.
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