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The role of imaging in urinary incontinence
A detailed history, physical examination, symptom and quality-of-life assessment,
and urine analysis are unanimously considered essential components of the initial
evaluation of urinary incontinence. Beyond these assessments, there are no
universally accepted recommendations and, to date, imaging is not recommended in
the initial management of urinary incontinence. In selected patients, urodynamics
and/or a radiographic evaluation may be indicated. According to International
Continence Society guidelines, imaging of the upper and lower urinary tract is
indicated only if renal damage or pelvic pathology are suspected;
video-urodynamics and voiding cysto-urethrography are considered optional
diagnostic tests and continue to be refined; magnetic resonance imaging is
considered an important research tool in evaluating lower urinary tract
disorders, but at present its clinical role remains investigational