Gammie A, Rosier P, Li R, Harding C. How can we maximize the diagnostic utility of uroflow?: ICI-RS 2017.
Neurourol Urodyn 2018;
37:S20-S24. [PMID:
29315791 DOI:
10.1002/nau.23472]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
AIMS
To gauge the current level of diagnostic utility of uroflowmetry and to suggest areas needing research to improve this.
METHODS
A summary of the debate held at the 2017 meeting of the International Consultation on Incontinence Research Society, with subsequent analysis by the authors.
RESULTS
Limited diagnostic sensitivity and specificity exist for maximum flow rates, multiple uroflow measurements, and flow-volume nomograms. There is a lack of clarity in flow rate curve shape description and uroflow time measurement.
CONCLUSIONS
There is a need for research to combine uroflowmetry with other non-invasive indicators. Better standardizations of test technique, flow-volume nomograms, uroflow shape descriptions, and time measurements are required.
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