TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Evaluation of Bladder Function A1 - Fok, Cynthia S. A1 - Mueller, Elizabeth R. A2 - Rogers, Rebecca G. A2 - Sung, Vivian W. A2 - Iglesia, Cheryl B. A2 - Thakar, Ranee PY - 2014 T2 - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas AB - Many patients are initially reluctant to seek treatment for pelvic organ prolapse and will later cite that it was a change in their bladder function, including difficulty emptying, suprapubic pressure, nocturia, new-onset urgency, or urinary incontinence, that prompted them to consult a specialist. Although pelvic floor disorders can cause these symptoms, there are other pathologies, such as pelvic or bladder wall carcinoma, that may present with similar symptoms. In this chapter, we will briefly review the pertinent anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic tools that are utilized when evaluating bladder function. Our discussion will focus primarily on the lower urinary tract. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1105829652 ER -