role of cystometry in the evaluation of patients with voiding disorder

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the role and benefit of cystometry in treating patients with voiding disorder. Eighty patients with voiding disorders, their age [4-78] years, 42 females and 38 males studied between October 1996 and August 2001, were classified into three groups, first group [40] patients with incontinence of urine, second group [32]patients with retention of urine and third group [8] patients with irritative voiding symptoms included [frequency, urgency, and nocturia]. All patients underwent cystometry using [URODYN-DANTEC 5500]. The commonest causes for voiding disorder in the studied patients were diabetes mellitus, post- transurethral resection of prostate and spinal cord injury. In the first group of patients [87.5%] had abnormal cystometric findings while in the second and third group of patients,[62. 5%]had abnormal cystometry. Cystometry alone has a significant role in the evaluation and treatment of patients with voiding disorder