Combined radiographic and manometric assessment of urethral sphincter function.
A technique combining manometric, radiographic and electromyographic data to investigate primary urethral sphincter weakness is presented. These data indicate that closure of the intraabdominal urethra by smooth muscular activity is of critical importance in passive continence.
D000293:Adolescent; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000503:physiopathology; D009132:Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011468:Prostatectomy; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery