Urodynamic Evaluation

Dr. Jill Byers

Urodynamic Evaluation (aka: Cystometrogram)

Catheters (small tubes) are placed in your bladder and rectum so that the physician can reproduce your daily urinary symptoms. During the test, fluid will be infused in a controlled fashion to determine various characteristics about your bladder's function, including:

1. Your perception of water filling the bladder

2. Any urgency to urinate

3. Any uncontrollable bladder contractions

4. The volume at which your bladder cannot comfortably hold any more

5. The pressures that develop within your bladder during the fluid storage process

Stress testing: You may be asked to perform a number of maneuvers such as coughing, changing positions, or bouncing on your heel with the catheter in place in an effort to reproduce any symptoms of urine leakage or incontinence.

If you have been scheduled to undergo Urodynamic Evaluation, please follow the instructions below:

Urodynamic study preparation

A urodynamic study is used to gather information about bladder function. This test is an assessment of function/dysfunction of the lower urinary tract. We will use the information obtained to formulate an appropriate treatment plan, specific to the underlying condition or conditions.

Please discontinue the following medications 3 days prior to test

Enablex, Detrol, Detrol LA, Ditropan, Vesicare, Oxytrol, or Sanctura

Preparation for the procedure:

1. Perform a Fleets enema (or a like generic) at least 3 hours prior to your appointment.

2. Eat a light meal if desired.

3. Please be prepared to give a urine sample when arriving at your appointment.

4. Do not wear lotion on your skin.

Please plan on spending 60 minutes in the office. This will allow adequate preparation and testing time.

You will also be making a follow up appointment at this time to go over the results and treatment options with the doctor. Make sure and bring your schedule J

Southern California Continence Center *320 Superior Ave, Suite 110 * Newport Beach, CA * USA * 92663 Phone: (949) 515-3777 Fax: (949)480-3404

MPORTANT INFORMATION - Conduct your own due diligence, including if necessary, outside research beyond what is covered in this web site. The contents of ByersUrology.com web site (the "Site") are for informational purposes only. The dialog, content, and Information provided herein is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, tests or treatment, and does not create a physician-patient relationship. This Site and Southern California Continence Center, Incorporated ("the Company") are not responsible for sending you to, referring you to or making recommendations about a procedure, medications, doctor, a professional practice or health insurance company. No licensed physician-patient relationship is created by using information provided by or through the use of this site including, but not limited to, the use of contact information or links to other sites. The Company makes no guarantees, representations or warranties, whether expressed or implied, with respect to professional qualifications, expertise, quality of work or other information herein of any party that is not directly employed by Southern California Continence Center, Incorporated. Further the Company does not in any way endorse the individuals or products listed or described herein. In no event shall the Company be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on such information. You are advised to seek your own information by conducting through due diligence prior to selecting a health care professional or treatment.