title: Investigative procedures in urogynecology.
abstract: History and physical examination do not always correlate with final urodynamic diagnoses in incontinent women. A large number of diagnostic procedures are available to help the clinician establish the correct diagnosis. The importance of urine culture, Q-tip test, ultrasound, pessary test for potential incontinence, neurophysiologic testing, endoscopy, urethral pressure profiles, stress/pad tests, uroflowmetry, and cystometry are discussed. The physician should understand the importance and limitations of each of the different investigative procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48201.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D003558:Cystoscopy; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D014563:Urodynamics