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The standing single channel cystometrogram may reveal most of the unstable bladders missed by supine cystometry studies. When compared to multichannel urodynamic studies, some have found the single channel cystometrogram to be remarkably accurate. Our investigations have shown even standing single channel studies to be not only less specific (69%), but also less sensitive (84%) than multichannel urethrocystometry. Despite these limitations, single channel cystometry is an excellent screening method during the evaluation of the incontinent female. Cystometry is an essential part of the workup of all incontinent women who are contemplating anti- incontinence surgery.
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Sand, P.K., Ostergard, D.R. (1995). Standing Single Channel Cystometry. In: Urodynamics and the Evaluation of Female Incontinence. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2109-1_13
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