Interpretation of urinary flow rates.

Urol Clin North Am

Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Massachusetts.

Published: August 1990

AI Article Synopsis

  • The uroflow examination is a highly reliable and noninvasive way to evaluate bladder outflow obstruction.
  • Errors can occur due to issues with the uroflowmeter, patient-related factors like psychological inhibition, or variations in bladder physiology, like intravesical volume.
  • In some situations, further testing, like pressure-flow studies or simple cystometry, may be necessary for a comprehensive assessment.

Article Abstract

The uroflow examination is the most accurate, physiologic, and noninvasive method of assessing bladder outflow obstruction. The examiner must be aware of the errors that may arise from problems inherent in the uroflowmeter, in the patient (such as psychological inhibition), or in bladder physiology (such as the influence of intravesical volume). Additional tests such as pressure-flow studies or simple cystometry are required in certain cases.

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