Abstract
Uroflowmetry is considered a simple and noninvasive test in the evaluation of urinary symptoms. It requires patients to consume fluid orally for a full bladder prior to undertaking the test. Guidelines regarding the amount and rate of oral fluid intake have not been accurately defined. We report on a patient who suffered a serious complication of water intoxication with hyponatremia and seizure due to excessive water consumption and absorption during uroflowmetry. We discuss the underlying factors concerning this complication and recommend a more conservative approach to attain a full bladder in a certain subgroup of patients at risk of developing such a complication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-130 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Urologia Internationalis |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- BPH
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Hyponatremia
- Uroflow
- Uroflowmetry
- Water intoxication
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology