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Pang KH, Campi R, Arlandis S, Bo K, Chapple CR, Costantini E, Farag F, Groen J, Karavitakis M, Lapitan MC, Manso M, Monagas Arteaga S, Nambiar AK, Nic An Ríogh AU, O'Connor EM, Osman NI, Peyronnet B, Phé V, Sakalis VI, Sihra N, Tzelves L, van der Vaart H, Yuan Y, Omar MI, Harding CK. Diagnostic Tests for Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction: A Systematic Review from the European Association of Urology Non-neurogenic Female LUTS Guidelines Panel. Eur Urol Focus 2021; 8:1015-1030. [PMID: 34538750 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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CONTEXT Female bladder outlet obstruction (fBOO) is a relatively uncommon condition compared with its male counterpart. Several criteria have been proposed to define fBOO, but the comparative diagnostic accuracy of these remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE To identify and compare different tests to diagnose fBOO through a systematic review process. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A systematic review of the literature was performed according to the Cochrane Handbook and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist. The EMBASE/MEDLINE/Cochrane databases were searched up to August 4, 2020. Studies on women ≥18 yr of age with suspected bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) involving diagnostic tests were included. Pressure-flow studies or fluoroscopy was used as the reference standard where possible. Two reviewers independently screened all articles, searched reference lists of retrieved articles, and performed data extraction. The risk of bias was assessed using Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2). EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Overall, 28 nonrandomised studies involving 10 248 patients were included in the qualitative analysis. There was significant heterogeneity regarding the characteristics of women included in BOO cohorts (ie, mixed cohorts including both anatomical and functional BOO). Pressure-flow studies ± fluoroscopy was evaluated in 25 studies. Transperineal Doppler ultrasound was used to evaluate bladder neck dynamics in two studies. One study tested the efficacy of transvaginal ultrasound. The urodynamic definition of fBOO also varied amongst studies with different parameters and thresholds used, which precluded a meta-analysis. Three studies derived nomograms using the maximum flow rate (Qmax) and voiding detrusor pressure at Qmax. The sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy ranges were 54.6-92.5%, 64.6-93.9%, and 64.1-92.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The available evidence on diagnostic tests for fBOO is limited and heterogeneous. Pressure-flow studies ± fluoroscopy remains the current standard for diagnosing fBOO. PATIENT SUMMARY Evidence on tests used to diagnose female bladder outlet obstruction was reviewed. The most common test used was pressure-flow studies ± fluoroscopy, which remains the current standard for diagnosing bladder outlet obstruction in women. TAKE HOME MESSAGE: The available evidence on diagnostic tests for female bladder outlet obstruction is limited and heterogeneous. The most common test used was video-urodynamics, which remains the current standard for diagnosing bladder outlet obstruction in women.
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Affiliation(s)
- Karl H Pang
- Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Unit of Urological Robotic Surgery and Renal Transplantation, University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy; Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Urology Department, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Section of Functional and Reconstructive Urology, Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Urology, Sohag University Hospital, Sohag, Egypt; Department of Urology, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Department of Urology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- College of Medicine/Philippine General Hospital/National institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Urology, São João University Hospital Center, Porto, Portugal; Faculty of Medicine of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Section of Functional and Reconstructive Urology, Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pitié-Salpêtrière Academic Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Agios Pavlos General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Second Department of Urology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Sismanogleio General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Division Woman & Baby, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Bergman Clinics Women's Health, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK; European Association of Urology, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
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Nic An Ríogh AU, O'Connell C, Lonergan PE, Davis NF. Designing and assessing a urethral catheter skills workshop for intern doctors in a university teaching hospital. Ir J Med Sci 2020; 189:1501-1506. [PMID: 32358712 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02240-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urethral catheterisation (UC) is a frequently performed medical procedure and catheter-related injuries can lead to significant morbidity for patients. The aims of this study are to assess interns' exposure to UC and to design, implement and assess a structured UC skills workshop for hospital interns. METHODS A 10-item anonymous questionnaire on UC was distributed to interns in two university teaching hospitals. Respondents were invited to participate in a skills workshop. Teaching methods for correct UC technique included a lecture, a video tutorial and a simulated patient model. Participants' catheter insertion skills were assessed using a 20-item OSCE checklist when the UC workshop concluded. RESULTS In total, 40 interns completed the initial questionnaire of whom 26 (65%) had not received any dedicated catheter skills training prior to commencing internship. Fourteen (35%) were unsupervised during their first UC. Fifteen (37%) interns attended the dedicated skills workshop. All interns found the workshop beneficial and 12 (80%) reported an improvement on confidence afterwards. Following the workshop, the mean (± standard deviation) catheter insertion OSCE score was 92% (± 14.1). CONCLUSIONS Interns have a lack of knowledge, experience and confidence with catheter insertion. Current training models are deficient. The introduction of a structured skills workshop may help to improve catheter insertion skills among interns.
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- Department of Urology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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