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. 2020 Aug;39(6):1897-1901.
doi: 10.1002/nau.24441. Epub 2020 Jun 19.

Good urodynamic practice adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hashim Hashim  1 , Laura Thomas  1 , Andrew Gammie  1 , Giuseppe Farullo  2 , Enrico Finazzi-Agrò  2   3
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Good urodynamic practice adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hashim Hashim et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

Urodynamics testing forms the cornerstone of investigations when it comes to lower urinary tract dysfunction. It has to be done to the highest standards by following the International Continence Society Good Urodynamics Practice protocols. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, certain adaptations to the urodynamics procedure need to be considered especially when it comes to quality control. This article aims to define these adaptations to help urodynamicists in their daily practice.

Keywords: COVID-19; International Continence Society; adaptations; urodynamics.

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Overall percentage reduction in female and functional urology activity worldwide
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Summary of adaptations for urodynamic testing
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Comment in

  • Interim Guidance for Urodynamic Practice during COVID-19 Pandemic.
    Figueiredo AA, Fernandes A, Fornari A, Campos AF, Martins MHT, Haruta CM, Almeida SHM, de Toledo LGM, Moser DC, Tomé ALF, Averbeck MA, Gomes CM. Figueiredo AA, et al. Int Braz J Urol. 2021 Jan-Feb;47(1):178-184. doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2020.0671. Int Braz J Urol. 2021. PMID: 33047923 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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