Neurogenic Bladder Monitoring Using the Cystomanometer and Cystoelastometer

Neurogenic bladder (NGB) patients require periodic urodynamics (UDS) to evaluate bladder function which, in turn, helps guide management. At times, bladder decompensation or hydronephrosis may develop in patients between UDS testing intervals. Increased surveillance has improved outcomes in other chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes). Two novel devices, the cystomanometer (CM) and cystoelastometer (CEM) have been developed at our institution to allow for home bladder pressure monitoring. The hand-held CM attaches to the end of any catheter and records the opening bladder pressure along with a timestamp.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - January 5, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christopher S. Cooper, Ryan L. Steinberg, Lewis J. Thomas, Douglas W. Storm, Gina M. Lockwood, Christopher E. Ortman, Clifford R. Curry Source Type: research