title: Cystodistension: certainly no standards and possibly no benefits--survey of UK practice.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Cystodistension is not a standardised procedure; however, it is being used for various indications.
  
  
  METHODS
  Four hundred eighty-six questionnaires were posted to consultant gynaecologists, urologists and urogynaecologists in the UK to evaluate the current practice with regards to the indications, technique, benefits and complications of cystodistension.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The response rate was 39%. The analysis of each question was done separately. 58.8% of respondents were urogynaecologists or gynaecologists. The most common indication to perform cystodistension was interstitial cystitis both for diagnosis and treatment followed by reduced bladder capacity (40.7%) and overactive bladder (35.4%). Most of the respondents (96%) performed short-duration distension for <20 minutes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It appears that cystodistension has a role in practice; however, its indications and benefits are still controversial and there is a wide variation in the technique of cystodistension due to lack of standardisation. Further research is needed before any conclusions about its benefits and safety can be made.
authors.affiliation: Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL, UK. amita_mahendru@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Amita Ashok
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Mahendru
authors.forename: Hamed
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Taher
mesh_terms: D003950:Diagnostic Techniques, Urological / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006176:Gynecology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014572:Urology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data