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Urodynamic investigations developed because of the dissatisfaction with the assessment of patients and their results from treatment, when management was based on symptom assessment and the definitions of anatomical abnormalities. Urodynamics attempts to relate physiology to anatomy, that is function to structure. A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology form the basis for the effective assessment and treatment of patients. In addition this knowledge can be used to critically evaluate the role of urodynamic studies in assessing patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

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  1. Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, BS10 5NB, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, UK

    Paul Abrams MD, FRCS

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Abrams, P. (1997). Anatomy and Physiology. In: Urodynamics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3598-2_2

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