A novel algorithm for the non-invasive detection of bladder outlet obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms
Abstract Objective: To determine the ability of bladder wall thickness (BWT) in combination with non-invasive variables to distinguish patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). Patients and methods: Patients completed the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire and prostate size was measured by transrectal ultra- sonography (US). Pressure-flow studies were performed to determine the urody- namic diagnosis. BWT was measured at ... Read more