Urodynamics: hydrodynamics of the ureter and renal pelvis : [edited by] Saul Boyarsky [and others] Contributors: Richard Absher [and others

Urodynamics: Hydrodynamics of the Ureter and Renal Pelvis summarizes the present status of urodynamics in progression. The book presents papers on ureteral morphology as a basis for peristaltic activity; the concept of ureteral peristaltic function; and bioengineering aspects of ureteral function. The text also includes papers on factors controlling ureteral peristalsis; the clinical applications in urodynamics; and the theory and techniques of hydrodynamic measurements. Urologists, physiologists, and medical students taking related courses will find the book invaluable. Content: Contributors, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv List of Contributors, Pages xvii-xx Preface, Page xxi 1 - Ureteral Embryology, Developmental Anatomy, and Myology, Pages 3-27 2 - The Neurohistochemistry of Mammalian Ureter, Pages 29-48 3 - Some Biophysical Aspects of Ureter Smooth Muscle, Pages 49-53 4 - A Comparison of Other Conduit Organs with the Ureter: Reaching toward a Clearer Concept of Ureteral Peristalsis, Pages 55-60 5 - The Renal Pelvis and Calyces, Pages 61-63 Discussion, Pages 65-74 6 - Cineradiographic Observations of Ureteral Functions in Man and Dog, Pages 77-85 7 - Ureteral Delivery and Efflux, Pages 87-97 8 - Ureteral Peristaltic Pressure Methods, Pages 99-117 9 - Ureteral Peristaltic Activity, Pages 119-124 10 - The Isolated Ureter in Vitro, Pages 125-132 11 - Correlation of Cineradiographic Image and Pressure Tracing of Ureteral Peristalsis, Pages 133-142 12 - Electrophysiological Methods in the Study of Ureteral Dynamics, Pages 143-150 Discussion, Pages 151-159 13 - Ureteral Dimensions and Specifications for Bioengineering Modeling, Pages 163-165 14 - Basic Engineering Principles of Ureteral Flow, Pages 167-175 15 - Peristaltic Pumping: A Bioengineering Model, Pages 177-198 16 - The Ureter as a Peristaltic Pump, Pages 199-215 17 - Hydrodynamic Model of Ureteral Function, Pages 217-231 18 - A Systems Physiology Approach to Ureteral Modeling, Pages 233-237 Discussion, Pages 239-251 19 - Neurophysiological Theory of Ureteral Function, Pages 255-259 20 - Physiological Organization of Function with Reference to a Pacemaker, Pages 261-282 21 - The Ureteral Response to Bladder Filling, Pages 283-291 22 - The Relation of Ureteral Function to Urine Flow: Backflow Mechanisms, Pages 293-297 23 - A Review of Intrarenal Hemodynamics and Hydrodynamics, Pages 299-308 24 - Partial Ureteral Obstruction and Renal Function, Pages 309-315 25 - Drugs, Hormones, and Endotoxin Effects: Speculations on the Molecular Biology of Ureteral Peristalsis, Pages 317-328 Discussion, Pages 329-336 26 - Diagnostic Methods for Ureteral Peristalsis: Critique and Limitations, Pages 339-347 27 - Laboratory Models of Diseases Altering Ureteral Hydrodynamics, Pages 349-351 28 - Peristalsis in the Diseased Ureter: A Brief Summary of Current Knowledge, Pages 353-361 29 - Factors Promoting Recovery of Function in the Diseased and Operated Ureter, Pages 363-376 Discussion, Pages 377-395 30 - Modal Activity of Ureteral Peristalsis, Pages 399-410 31 - Ureteral Pressure Measurements, Pages 411-423 32 - Factors in the Development of Measurement Techniques for Transcutaneous Studies of Ureter Function, Pages 425-437 Discussion, Pages 439-452 33 - Real-Time Digital Computer System for Ureteral Physiology Investigation, Pages 455-464 34 - Electrical Measurement of Ureteral Flow, Pages 465-472 35 - A Microminiaturized Piezojunction Pressure Sensor, Pages 473-477 36 - Ureteral Plethysmography, Pages 479-484 37 - Information Theory and the Ureter: A Hydrodynamic Point of View, Pages 485-492 38 - Ureteral Pacemaker, Pages 493-495 39 - Observations on the Ureter after Renal Autotransplantation, Pages 497-501 40 - Ileal Sleeve Procedure for the Decompensated Ureter, Pages 503-506 41 - Ureteral Replacement by Ileum, Pages 507-508 42 - The Silastic Ureter, Pages 509-512 43 - Use of the Internal Ureteral Stent in Surgery of the Kidney and Ureter, Pages 513-517 Panel Discussion, Pages 519-570 Summary and Evaluation, Pages 571-577 Subject Index, Pages 579-588