title: Assessment of BPH/BOO.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Altaf
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mangera
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nadir I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Osman
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Chapple
keywords: Cystometry; detrusor wall thickness; intravesical prostatic protrusion; near-infrared spectroscopy; non-invasive cystometry; penile cuff test; uroflowmetry
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