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The Concept and Measurement of Bladder Work
Author(s) -
ABRAMS P. H.,
SKIDMORE R.,
POOLE A. C.,
FOLLETT D.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04085.x
Subject(s) - work (physics) , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering
The methodology for the calculation of bladder work from pressure volume traces has been described. Bladder work values have been calculated from the urodynamic data of 50 male patients. When bladder work values were related to the micturition time and the volume passed, a highly significant correlation was demonstrated with urethral resistance. Bladder work values may be a useful index in the diagnosis of bladder outflow obstruction.