title: Uroflowmetry and urodynamics.
abstract: The ability to define and understand the relationship and significance of bladder outlet obstruction to the diagnosis and treatment of BPH continues to be a clinical problem that needs examination. Urodynamics remain the best tool to diagnose bladder outlet obstruction. However, controversies exist in its role as a diagnostic tool for therapeutic intervention. This article reviews the various issues and state of the art urodynamic modalities that pertain to the application of urodynamics to BPH. Specifically, a critical review is provided for the various urodynamic modalities such as uroflowmetry and multichannel urodynamics as it pertains to its clinical application and study of BPH.
authors.affiliation: J. Bentley Squier Urological Clinic, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Te
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012212:Rheology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology; D014563:Urodynamics