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01-12-2009 | Original Article

Is ultrasound estimation of bladder weight a useful tool in the assessment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms?

Authors: Demetri C. Panayi, Vikram Khullar, G. Alessandro Digesu, Caroline Hendricken, Ruwan Fernando, Paris Tekkis

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between ultrasound estimation of bladder weight (UEBW), symptoms and urodynamic diagnosis.

Methods

Women with lower urinary tract symptoms underwent urodynamics studies and measurement of UEBW at a fixed bladder volume.

Results

Women with overactive bladder symptoms had a median UEBW of 48.3 g (95% CI 44–52), with stress urinary incontinence a median UEBW of 35.1 g (95% CI 30–41) and with mixed urinary incontinence a median UEBW of 40.0 g (95% CI 37–43) (p < 0.001). Women with detrusor overactivity had a median UEBW of 48.0 g (95% CI 46–51), with urodynamic stress incontinence a median UEBW of 30 g (95% CI 29–31) and detrusor overactivity and urodynamic stress incontinence a median UEBW of 37.3 g (95% CI 33–41) (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

UEBW is higher in women with overactive bladder and detrusor overactivity. UEBW may be a useful tool in women with lower urinary tract symptoms.

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Title: Is ultrasound estimation of bladder weight a useful tool in the assessment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms?
Authors: Demetri C. Panayi
Vikram Khullar
G. Alessandro Digesu
Caroline Hendricken
Ruwan Fernando
Paris Tekkis
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0964-0

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Is ultrasound estimation of bladder weight a useful tool in the assessment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms?

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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