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Urethral pressure profile: current concepts.

T C Bright

    The Journal of Urology
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The urethral pressure profile (UPP) is a reproducible clinical tool for assessing urethral function. It aids in diagnosing and managing conditions like urinary incontinence and obstruction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • The urethral pressure profile (UPP) is a valuable diagnostic tool.
    • It assesses the urethra's response to physiological distension.
    • UPP is a reproducible method for evaluating various disease states.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the clinical utility of the urethral pressure profile.
    • To demonstrate the wide range of applications for UPP in diagnosing urological conditions.
    • To emphasize UPP's role in guiding treatment decisions for complex cases.

    Main Methods:

    • The study reviews the application of the urethral pressure profile.
    • It presents examples of UPP's usefulness in clinical practice.
    • The assessment involves evaluating urethral response to physiological distension.

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    Main Results:

    • The urethral pressure profile is shown to be a reproducible clinical tool.
    • UPP effectively evaluates numerous disease states.
    • Clinical examples demonstrate the wide variety of uses for UPP.

    Conclusions:

    • The urethral pressure profile is a key diagnostic instrument in urology.
    • UPP assists clinicians in managing difficult cases of urinary incontinence.
    • UPP aids in the selection of appropriate management for urinary obstruction.