Urinating standing versus sitting: position is of influence in men with prostate enlargement. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is suggested that the body posture during urination can influence urodynamic parameters in patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) to an extent approaching pharmacological interventions. In this article, the influence of body position during micturition on maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), voiding time (TQ) and post-void residual volume (PVR) in healthy males and patients with LUTS is analyzed by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Evidence acquisition

A systematic search was conducted in 14 medical databases. Studies comparing urodynamic parameters in standing versus sitting position were eligible for inclusion. Studies were stratified according to health status of included male participants: healthy individuals and patients with LUTS. St

SUBMITTER: de Jong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4106761 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature