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The Use of Cystometry in Small Rodents: A Study of Bladder Chemosensation
Published on: August 21, 2012
Pilot study of a home use cystomanometer in patients with a neurogenic bladder
Christopher S Cooper1, Megan A Bonnett1, Christopher E Ortman2
1From the Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Introduction:
A novel device, the cystomanometer, was developed for home bladder pressure monitoring in patients with neurogenic bladder.
Objective:
To report initial experience and proof of concept with home use of the cystomanometer.
Study Design:
Patients were asked to use the device twice daily for two weeks.
Results:
Fourteen patients with neurogenic bladder were enrolled.
Discussion:
The cystomanometer initially functioned well and transmitted data to a smartphone and to the hospital server. However, over 50% of devices broke.
Conclusions:
We report the first home use of a handheld electronic cystomanometer with wireless data transmission to a smartphone and hospital database.
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