

At initial evaluation, in patients with low-risk NLUTD, the clinician should not routinely obtain upper tract imaging, renal function assessment, or multichannel urodynamics.At initial evaluation, optional studies in patients with NLUTD include a voiding/catheterization diary, pad test, and non-invasive uroflow.At initial evaluation, patients with NLUTD who spontaneously void should undergo post-void residual measurement.At initial evaluation, all patients with NLUTD should undergo a detailed history, physical exam, and urinalysis.unknown-risk, who will require further evaluation to allow for complete risk stratification. At initial evaluation, clinicians should identify patients as either:ī.Initial Evaluation of the Patient with NLUTD This allows for decisions to be made with the patient, in a shared-decision making manner, such that the patient’s quality of life can be optimized in regards to their bladder management. This Guideline allows the clinician to understand the options available to treat patients, understand the findings that can be seen in NLUTD, and appreciate which options are best for each individual patient. In addition to the patient’s urologic symptoms and urodynamic findings (if applicable), other issues that may influence management options of the lower urinary tract include cognition (which can be impacted by the neurologic disorder), hand function, type of neurologic disease (progressive versus stable), mobility, bowel function/management, and social and caregiver support (if needed). The clinician treating patients with NLUTD needs to balance a variety of factors when making treatment decisions. With the understanding that this is not just an issue confined to the bladder, NLUTD is now the preferred way to describe the various voiding issues seen in patient with a neurologic disorder. Prior terminology commonly used “neurogenic bladder” to describe this condition. The term neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) refers to abnormal function of either the bladder, bladder neck, and/or its sphincters related to a neurologic disorder. Physician Scientist Residency Training Awards Resources for Coding and Reimbursement Processīoston Scientific Medical Student Innovation Fellowship Urology Scientific Mentoring and Research Training (USMART)īrandeis University’s Executive MBA for Physicians

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