Abstract
Normal voiding appears to be a simple process and normal individuals probably do not even consciously consider the dynamics of micturition. However, the process of normal micturition depends on a multitude of complex factors which must be working in a co-ordinated way in order for bladder emptying to take place without disturbance. Voiding consists of a combination of bladder contraction and outlet relaxation such that emptying is rapid and without retention of residual urine.
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Shah, P.J.R. (1990). Pathophysiology of Voiding Disorders. In: Drife, J.O., Hilton, P., Stanton, S.L. (eds) Micturition. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1780-3_10
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