Urodynamic investigations are by far the most used method for bladder evaluation.¹

The urodynamic investigation is believed to increase the risk of UTIs, which is why high-risk patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction should receive antibiotic prophylaxis.²

What do we know from the evidence?

Data from a recent spinal cord injury study found that a history of UTI within the past 4 weeks prior to the urodynamic investigation increased the risk for a new UTI.³