Indian Journal of Urology
SYMPOSIUM
Year
: 2014  |  Volume : 30  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 177--180

Assessment of BPH/BOO


Altaf Mangera, Nadir I Osman, Christopher R Chapple 
 Department of Urology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Altaf Mangera
H Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Sheffield, S10 2JF
United Kingdom

The assessment of men with bladder outflow obstruction relies on an adequate history and examination. Uroflowmetry and post-void residue estimation are very revealing and may be sufficient in the majority of men. The prostate-specific antigen test may be used to select men who are at a high risk of progression. In specific situations, cystometry may be required. We discuss the use of cystometry and the newer less-invasive methods of assessment that have emerged over the last few years, including ultrasound estimation of intravesical prostatic protrusion, prostatic urethra angle, detrusor wall thickness, ultrasound-estimated bladder weight, near-infrared spectroscopy and the condom catheter and penile cuff tests. Although these techniques show promise, they still require further modifications, standardization and testing in larger populations. In addition, they should be used in men where only specific questions need to be answered.


How to cite this article:
Mangera A, Osman NI, Chapple CR. Assessment of BPH/BOO.Indian J Urol 2014;30:177-180


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Mangera A, Osman NI, Chapple CR. Assessment of BPH/BOO. Indian J Urol [serial online] 2014 [cited 2023 May 31 ];30:177-180
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