“…The effectiveness of electrical impedance plethysmography has further been found to be limited by a number of confounding factors, including electrode placement, the variable conductivity of urine, and body fat. 1,8,12,14,26,32 The previous studies that have examined the electrical impedance of the bladder using implanted electrodes have focused on the resistance component of the impedance. 8,12,26 As the bladder fills with urine and the distance between the electrodes changes, however, it is possible that capacitive effects will also play a role and lead to a change in the reactance component as well.…”