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Current Urology Reports
Published in: Current Urology Reports 5/2012

01-10-2012 | Voiding Dysfunction and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (GH Badlani and HB Goldman, Section Editors)

Evaluation and Management of Outlet Obstruction in Women Without Anatomical Abnormalities on Physical Exam or Cystoscopy

Authors: Duane Hickling, Margarita Aponte, Victor Nitti

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 5/2012

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Abstract

Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in women can be either anatomic or functional. Anatomic causes for BOO are often readily apparent by history and physical exam. On the other hand, causes for functional obstruction, including dysfunctional voiding, primary bladder neck obstruction, and detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia, are more difficult to establish. Because the appropriate treatment for functional obstruction drastically varies according to etiology, making an accurate diagnosis is paramount. Videourodynamics, interpreted in the context of individual clinical symptoms, remains the diagnostic gold standard in women with functional obstruction.
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Metadata
Title
Evaluation and Management of Outlet Obstruction in Women Without Anatomical Abnormalities on Physical Exam or Cystoscopy
Authors
Duane Hickling
Margarita Aponte
Victor Nitti
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-012-0267-8

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