Doppler ureteric jet in urogenital prolapse
Journal
International Urogynecology Journal
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
1
Pages
49-56
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis: This work was conducted to study the Doppler ureteric jets in the assessment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) patients. Methods: Forty POP-Q stage ≧III patients and 20 without POP were assessed with color Doppler ultrasonography. Results: Among 40 POP, 28 had bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and 4 had hydronephrosis. Comparing POP and controls, the difference in mean frequency, mean duration, and mean maximum velocity of ureteric jets was not statistically significant. The ureteric jets of POP with BOO are of longer duration and lower velocity. The frequency of ureteric jets was lower in POP with hydro-nephrosis. Plateau-type waveforms were much more common among POP associated with voiding and ureteric dysfunction. Conclusions: The longer duration and lower velocity of the ureteric jet are strongly correlated with prolapse-associated BOO. The plateau-type waveform and decrease in frequency of ureteric jets indicate possible hydronephrosis. Further investigation is needed to confirm the consistency of this study. ? The International Urogynecological Association 2011.
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Other Subjects
adult; aged; article; bladder neck stenosis; clinical article; clinical assessment; color ultrasound flowmetry; controlled study; female; human; hydronephrosis; image reconstruction; micturition disorder; pelvic organ prolapse; priority journal; ureter disease; ureteric jet; waveform; bladder obstruction; chi square distribution; echography; hydronephrosis; middle aged; nonparametric test; pathophysiology; pelvic organ prolapse; ureter; Adult; Aged; Chi-Square Distribution; Female; Humans; Hydronephrosis; Middle Aged; Pelvic Organ Prolapse; Statistics, Nonparametric; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; Ureter; Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction
Publisher
Springer London
Type
journal article