When to Repeat UDT

and Apichana Kovindha2



(1)
University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium

(2)
Rehabilitation Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

 



If the UDT shows that spinal shock is still present in supraspinal lesions, a new test can be scheduled 6 weeks to 2 months later. The UDT can be repeated if the first test is inconclusive, outcome of urological management not successful (refractory incontinence, complications, retention), or even as a routine evaluation after 4–6 months. If treatment has been started or changed, a control UDT, to evaluate the treatment effect, can be scheduled some weeks later, when the effect of the changes would probably be visible.

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Sep 8, 2017 | Posted by in UROLOGY | Comments Off on When to Repeat UDT

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