Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in males over the age of 40 years old and are likely to increase with an aging population. Currently urodynamic studies are the gold standard to determine the aetiology of voiding dysfunction and LUTS. However, due to its invasive nature, a great number...
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| author | Reshma Mangat Henry S.S. Ho Tricia L.C. Kuo |
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| description | Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in males over the age of 40 years old and are likely to increase with an aging population. Currently urodynamic studies are the gold standard to determine the aetiology of voiding dysfunction and LUTS. However, due to its invasive nature, a great number of non-invasive ultrasound based investigations have been developed to assess patients with symptomatic LUTS. The clinical application of non-invasive tests could potentially stratify patients who would require more invasive investigations and allow more precise patient directed treatment. A PubMed literature review was performed and we will discuss the non-invasive investigations that have been developed thus far, focusing on bladder wall and detrusor wall thickness (BWT & DWT), ultrasound estimated bladder weight (UEBW) and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-89bcbc15e9d84435ab9e06a8e2561cfb2025-08-20T02:54:42ZengElsevierAsian Journal of Urology2214-38822018-01-0151424710.1016/j.ajur.2017.12.002Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in menReshma MangatHenry S.S. HoTricia L.C. KuoLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in males over the age of 40 years old and are likely to increase with an aging population. Currently urodynamic studies are the gold standard to determine the aetiology of voiding dysfunction and LUTS. However, due to its invasive nature, a great number of non-invasive ultrasound based investigations have been developed to assess patients with symptomatic LUTS. The clinical application of non-invasive tests could potentially stratify patients who would require more invasive investigations and allow more precise patient directed treatment. A PubMed literature review was performed and we will discuss the non-invasive investigations that have been developed thus far, focusing on bladder wall and detrusor wall thickness (BWT & DWT), ultrasound estimated bladder weight (UEBW) and intravesical prostatic protrusion (IPP).http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214388217300991Bladder outlet obstructionBenign prostatic enlargementIntravesical prostatic protrusionLower urinary tract symptomsBladder wall thicknessUltrasound estimated bladder weightNear infrared spectroscopy |
| spellingShingle | Reshma Mangat Henry S.S. Ho Tricia L.C. Kuo Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men Asian Journal of Urology Bladder outlet obstruction Benign prostatic enlargement Intravesical prostatic protrusion Lower urinary tract symptoms Bladder wall thickness Ultrasound estimated bladder weight Near infrared spectroscopy |
| title | Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men |
| title_full | Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men |
| title_fullStr | Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men |
| title_full_unstemmed | Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men |
| title_short | Non-invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men |
| title_sort | non invasive evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms luts in men |
| topic | Bladder outlet obstruction Benign prostatic enlargement Intravesical prostatic protrusion Lower urinary tract symptoms Bladder wall thickness Ultrasound estimated bladder weight Near infrared spectroscopy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214388217300991 |
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