NON-Invasive Pressure Flow Testing: Validity, Utility, and Clinical Integration
摘要
This review outlines the latest research in the areas of non-invasive uroflowmetry and non-invasive pressure flow testing. Both types of testing are pivotal in the work up of voiding symptoms in male and female populations. Understanding when the testing is indicated, how to conduct the tests, and how to interpret the data is necessary in the work up of voiding dysfunction.
Recent FindingsConducting uroflowmetry and pressure flow testing in a standardized, reproducible method that reflects the patient’s underlying voiding dysfunction can be challenging. Data interpretation is further limited by poor inter and intra-rater reliability. Rapid technological advances have expanded the landscape of non-invasive uroflowmetry, and non-invasive pressure flow testing offering promising options to supplement and perhaps supplant conventional urodynamic testing. At home uroflow testing, Glean Urodynamic Systems, and role of AI in data interpretation are outlined in this review.
SummaryNon-invasive uroflowmetry and non-invasive pressure flow testing are valuable tests in Urologic practice and require expertise to properly conduct and interpret the results.