Bedside Cystometry as a Simple Alternative to Urodynamic Studies in ResourceLimited Settings in Diagnosing Pediatric Bladder Dysfunctions: A Single-Blinded Prospective Comparative Study (Clinical Study)

Abstract

Proper urodynamic evaluation of children is often limited by the cost, technical expertise and availability of the involved equipments. Bedside cystometry (BC) could be a useful alternative in the absence of facility for urodynamic study (UDS). In this study, the predictive value of BC is compared with that of the UDS in diagnosing functional abnormalities of the bladder in children.