Urethral length measurement in women during sonographic urethrocystography – an analysis of repeatability and reproducibility
Published Online: Mar 29, 2016
Page range: 25 - 31
Received: Aug 10, 2015
Accepted: Oct 26, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2016.0003
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© 2016 Edyta Wlaźlak et al., published by Sciendo
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There has been a rise in the use of sonographic urethrocystography in patients with a full bladder. So far, no publications have been made on the analysis of repeatability and reproducibility of the measurements performed during this procedure.
Aim
An assessment of repeatability and reproducibility of urethral length measurements during sonographic urethrocystography in females with a full bladder in the introital approach, using real-time two-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound.
Material and methods
The ultrasound was performed in accordance with a standardized technique in female patients with a full bladder containing 200–300 mL of liquid. A total of 92 patients were included in the analysis.
Results
The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient for repeatability and reproducibility of urethral length measurements in sonographic urethrocystography ranged between 0.9217 and 0.9873 (
Conclusions
Very good repeatability and reproducibility of urethral length findings during sonographic urethrocystography performed in accordance with the presented technique support the possible use of this type of examination in both clinical practice and research.