Urology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of lidocaine spray as topical anesthesia for outpatient rigid cystoscopy in women: a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial.
To determine the efficacy and feasibility of urethral lidocaine spray for rigid cystoscopy in female outpatients, compared with lidocaine gel for patient tolerance of pain. ⋯ Lidocaine spray and lidocaine gel produce similar anesthetic effects in women undergoing rigid cystoscopy. However, concerns about the mild discomfort associated with delivery of the spray need to be resolved through future technical improvement before it gains widespread use.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Comprehensive evaluation of bladder and urethral dysfunction symptoms: development and psychometric validation of the Urinary Symptom Profile (USP) questionnaire.
To develop and validate a standardized tool assessing urinary symptoms among men and women with stress, urge, frequency, or urinary obstructive symptoms for use in clinical practice to complement clinical measures and diagnosis. ⋯ USP is the first valid and reliable questionnaire providing comprehensive evaluation of all urinary disorders and their severity in both men and women with SUI, OAB, and LS. It allows the screening and contributes to the differential diagnosis of these symptoms. The USP is a valuable tool for use in clinical practice.