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Neuro-urologic Imaging: A Practical Guide

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Many patients with degenerative neurologic conditions undergo imaging as a routine part of a neurogenic bladder care plan. Fluoroscopy is frequently utilized during urodynamic testing to better define anatomic considerations, which could impact storage and emptying pressure measurements. Ultrasound is a common modality because it does not expose patients to radiation and gathers accurate information regarding renal unit size, shape, and degree of hydronephrosis. Computer tomography offers more anatomic and detail than fluoroscopy and ultrasound, but the radiation exposure from these studies can be considerable. Advances in magnetic resonance imaging, particularly functional MRI, now allowing practitioners to combine detailed anatomic pictures with physiologic information to better understand disease pathology. Despite the multiple different available technologies, there are few standardized recommendations as to which study to use and at what interval. Neurogenic bladder care may involve all of these imaging types at some point.

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Stoffel, J.T. (2020). Neuro-urologic Imaging: A Practical Guide. In: Stoffel, J.T., Dray, E.V. (eds) Urological Care for Patients with Progressive Neurological Conditions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23277-1_7

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