Help with insight into urodynamic test

January 17, 2008

My 25 month old daughter had urodynamic testing done today.? I have a question

for those of you who have children who have had it done too.

The urologist that did it filled her bladder up with the solution and dye and

took x-rays about every minute leading up to when it was full.? He then said the

test was over and they unhooked my daughter from all the monitors.

I was confused because I thought the test was not only to fill but also to see

how her bladder empties.? He said that they " can't make kids void " so they just

filled her up to see how it looked.? He said her bladder looks smooth, there was

no reflux into the kidneys?and can be filled.? He also said that when they 1st

catheterised her she released " 20cc " but i heard the nurse say " 30 " earlier -

anyway - because she released that they knew she was voiding.? Well, I knew she

was voiding - but i thought the test was to see on film HOW she was voiding.

Am I wrong? Did the dr really only do half the test? Can what he did REALLY

paint a good picture of what is happening neurologically with my daughter?

HELP ME if you can!!!

Jen and Luli - 24 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

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