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01-01-2012 | Original Article

Doppler ureteric jet in urogenital prolapse

Authors: Tsia-Shu Lo, Cheng-Yu Long, Yi-Hao Lin, Ho-Hsiung Lin

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This work was conducted to study the Doppler ureteric jets in the assessment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) patients.

Methods

Forty POP-Q stage ≧III patients and 20 without POP were assessed with color Doppler ultrasonography.

Results

Among 40 POP, 28 had bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and 4 had hydronephrosis. Comparing POP and controls, the difference in mean frequency, mean duration, and mean maximum velocity of ureteric jets was not statistically significant. The ureteric jets of POP with BOO are of longer duration and lower velocity. The frequency of ureteric jets was lower in POP with hydronephrosis. Plateau-type waveforms were much more common among POP associated with voiding and ureteric dysfunction.

Conclusions

The longer duration and lower velocity of the ureteric jet are strongly correlated with prolapse-associated BOO. The plateau-type waveform and decrease in frequency of ureteric jets indicate possible hydronephrosis. Further investigation is needed to confirm the consistency of this study.

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Title: Doppler ureteric jet in urogenital prolapse
Authors: Tsia-Shu Lo
Cheng-Yu Long
Yi-Hao Lin
Ho-Hsiung Lin
Publication date: 01-01-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1540-y

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Doppler ureteric jet in urogenital prolapse

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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