RT Book, Section A1 Fok, Cynthia S. A1 Mueller, Elizabeth R. A2 Rogers, Rebecca G. A2 Sung, Vivian W. A2 Iglesia, Cheryl B. A2 Thakar, Ranee SR Print(0) ID 1105829652 T1 Evaluation of Bladder Function T2 Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Clinical Practice and Surgical Atlas YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-175641-9 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1105829652 RD 2024/03/28 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.