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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2025; 13(20): 103729
Published online Jul 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i20.103729
Clinical bladder evaluation: A new, cost-effective, clinical method for neurogenic bladder evaluation and rehabilitation
Raktim Swarnakar, Shiv Lal Yadav
Raktim Swarnakar, Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, Delhi, India
Shiv Lal Yadav, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, Delhi, India
Author contributions: Swarnakar R contributed to conception and design; Swarnakar R and Yadav SL contributed to literature search and writing; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Raktim Swarnakar, MD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, Delhi, India. raktimswarnakar@hotmail.com
Received: November 28, 2024
Revised: February 21, 2025
Accepted: February 25, 2025
Published online: July 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Clinical bladder evaluation is a cost-effective, non-invasive, and practical method for diagnosing and managing urinary dysfunction, particularly in low-resource settings. It avoids instrumentation-related risks, aligns with real-life patient conditions, and provides essential insights into bladder function, enabling tailored management strategies like self-catheterization, fluid intake adjustment, and use of bladder diaries. This approach is especially beneficial for patients with neurogenic bladder or those in economically disadvantaged regions, offering a feasible alternative to urodynamic studies.