title: Physiological considerations in radionuclide urodynamic studies.
abstract: Radionuclear imaging of micturition (RNIM) (Nuclear Uroflowmetry, Voiding Nuclear Cystogram) measures bladder volumes, bladder emptying times, and urinary flow rates. These data help to differentiate normal subjects from those with obstructive uropathy or neuromuscular failure and to quantify the deficit. We discuss the physiological considerations of importance to physicians ordering and interpreting this convenient and noninvasive diagnostic procedure.
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Medicine Service, V.A. Medical Center, Hamptom, Virginia 23667.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Chaudhuri
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fink
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Burger
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Netto
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014554:Urination; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D013667:Technetium; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate