Autor: |
Cheng-Yen Chiang, Yu-Hua Fan, Alex Tong-Long Lin, Kuang-Kuo Chen |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2014 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
Urological Science, Vol 25, Iss 3, Pp 79-82 (2014) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1879-5226 |
DOI: |
10.1016/j.urols.2014.03.002 |
Popis: |
Objective: This study aims to assess whether first morning voided volume (FMV) can be used as a tool to evaluate the symptom severity of patients with an overactive bladder (OAB). Materials and methods: We prospectively recruited patients with OAB symptoms from January 2009 to April 2010. All the patients completed a 3-day frequency–volume chart, including the measure of FMV and the Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) questionnaire. All patients underwent either conventional pressure-flow urodynamic study or videourodynamic study. We analyzed the correlation between FMV, urodynamic studies, and symptom severity. Results: A total of 102 patients, including 43 men and 59 women, were recruited in the study. FMV was significantly correlated to the daily mean voided volume (p |
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