A cross‐sectional study of ultrasound estimated bladder weight in a sample of men and women without lower urinary tract symptoms

Morris, Vanessa; Steventon, Nigel; Hazbun, Saleh; Wagg, Adrian

doi:10.1002/nau.20757

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“…Morris et al . [14] reported a significant correlation between UEBW and the variables height, arm span and body surface area, but no correlation was identified with either age or BMI. Interestingly, for each 1 cm increase in height, they detected a 0.1 g increase in UEBW.…”

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“…However, in a cross‐sectional study of UEBW measurements in 70 healthy men and women, Morris et al . [14] reported a UEBW >35 g in the majority. Furthermore, Chalana et al .…”

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“…The diagnostic potential of measurements of BWT, detrusor wall thickness (DWT) and ultrasonography (US)‐estimated bladder weight (UEBW) in men with LUTS and varying degrees of BOO have been explored [7–11]. However, there is a paucity of such measurements in the asymptomatic population with which to compare symptomatic patients [7,12–14]. Furthermore, the few data that do exist in healthy volunteers is conflicting [13,14].…”

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“…However, there is a paucity of such measurements in the asymptomatic population with which to compare symptomatic patients [7,12–14]. Furthermore, the few data that do exist in healthy volunteers is conflicting [13,14]. The availability of a non‐invasive test for the assessment of LUT function would be beneficial and acceptable to patients.…”

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Automatic evaluation of ultrasonography‐estimated bladder weight and bladder wall thickness in community‐dwelling men with presumably normal bladder function

2011

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Study Type – Diagnostic (exploratory cohort) Level of Evidence 2b What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? The diagnostic potential of ultrasound derived measurements of bladder wall thickness and bladder weight in men with LUTS and varying degrees of BOO have been explored. However, there is a paucity of such measurements in the asymptomatic population with which to compare such patients. This study investigates these measurements in community‐dwelling men with presumably normal bladder function. OBJECTIVE To identify measurements of ultrasonography (US)‐derived bladder wall thickness (BWT) and bladder weight in community‐dwelling men with presumably normal bladder function. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A total of 100 male volunteers underwent transabdominal US measurements of BWT and bladder weight, using the BVM 9500 bladder scanner (Verathon Medical, Bothell, WA, USA), at a variety of bladder filling volumes. The data were explored for any correlation between measurements of BWT and US‐estimated bladder weight (UEBW) with subject age, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ M‐LUTS) score, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and IPSS Quality of Life index (IPSS QoL). RESULTS Several statistically significant but weak correlations were observed: BWT and weight (r= 0.216, P= 0.032); BWT and BMI (r= 0.246, P= 0.014); UEBW and weight (r= 0.304, P= 0.002); and UEBW and BMI (r= 0.260, P= 0.009). Bladder filling volume appeared to have a greater effect on BWT than on UEBW, although this could not be determined accurately. There was a substantial difference in measurements of BWT and UEBW in the assessment of inter‐ and intra‐observer reliability testing. CONCLUSION Further studies are required to validate automated measurements of BWT and UEBW and to investigate such measurements in the symptomatic and asymptomatic male population.

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“…However, in a cross‐sectional study of UEBW measurements in 70 healthy men and women, Morris et al . [14] reported a UEBW >35 g in the majority. Furthermore, Chalana et al .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Modern evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms in 2014

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2014

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The last few years have seen an increase in the data regarding less invasive methods of cystometry. Although these do not provide the same information as cystometry, they may have a role in answering specific questions and counselling men with benign prostatic hyperplasia/LUTS. The key to incorporating these techniques in the assessment of men will lie with standardization and use for specific indications.

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A cross‐sectional study of ultrasound estimated bladder weight in a sample of men and women without lower urinary tract symptoms

Cited by 2 publications

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Automatic evaluation of ultrasonography‐estimated bladder weight and bladder wall thickness in community‐dwelling men with presumably normal bladder function

Automatic evaluation of ultrasonography‐estimated bladder weight and bladder wall thickness in community‐dwelling men with presumably normal bladder function

Modern evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms in 2014

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