Study of detrusor dysfunction due to outlet obstruction: link between analysis of uroflows of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and animal studies

Valentini, FA; Levin, RM; Besson, GR; Nelson, PP

HERO ID

4936310

Reference Type

Book/Book Chapter

Year

2003

Language

English

PMID

15088913

HERO ID 4936310
Year 2003
Title Study of detrusor dysfunction due to outlet obstruction: link between analysis of uroflows of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and animal studies
Book Title Bladder disease: Research concepts and clinical applications, pts A and B
Authors Valentini, FA; Levin, RM; Besson, GR; Nelson, PP
Editor Atala, A; Slade, D
Publisher Text Springer
City Boston, MA
Volume 539
Page Numbers 297-309
Abstract Bladder dysfunction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major affliction of aging men. BPH can initiate both irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (urgency, frequency, and nocturia), and obstructive symptoms (reduced flow rate, increased micturition pressure, increased duration of micturition, and incomplete emptying). Although these symptoms are related to the effect of the enlarging prostate and subsequent urethral obstruction, there appears to be no direct relationship between prostate size or composition and severity of symptoms.3,13,17,19,23 In addition, the results of standard urodynamic evaluations do not correlate well with the severity of patient symptoms; standard urodynamics cannot accurately predict either level of bladder pathology or potential for recovery following surgery.3,13,17,19,23 One major problem is that current methods of urodynamic analysis, including pressure measurements, are indirect assessments of detrusor power or contractile function.
Pmid 15088913
Wosid WOS:000189426200022
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Conference Location Washington, DC
Series Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Isbn 9781461347071
Conference Name International Bladder Symposium
Conference Date March 08-11, 2001
Is Public Yes
Language Text English