Non-invasive bladder function test (penile cuff test, CT3000) for men with lower urinary tract symptoms - horizon scanning review
NHSC
Record ID 32005001222
English
Authors' objectives:
To summarise the currently available evidence on non-invasive bladder function test (penile cuff test, CT3000) for men with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Authors' recommendations:
Non-invasive bladder pressure flow analysis for men (the penile cuff test, CT3000) indirectly measures intra-vesical pressure using controlled inflation of a flexible cuff placed around the penis during voiding of urine, until flow is interrupted. The CT3000 is a diagnostic technique that could be used as a screening technique for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) prior to more time consuming, invasive and expensive studies, and as a guide for the chance of a good outcome with prostatectomy. A study in 150 men showed that a penile urethral compression release index of greater than 160% diagnosed bladder outlet obstruction with a 78% sensitivity, 84% specificity and a positive predictive value of 69%.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
http://www.hsric.nihr.ac.uk/search
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Diagnostic Techniques, Urological
- Men
- Urination Disorders
- Urologic Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre
Contact Address:
The NIHR Horizon Scanning Centre, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, School of Health and Population Sciences, University of Birmingham, 90 Vincent Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2SP. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 121 414 7831, Fax: +44 121 2269
Contact Name:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Contact Email:
c.packer@bham.ac.uk
Copyright:
National Horizon Scanning Centre (NHSC)
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