Ultrasound-Estimated Bladder Weight (UEBW - or Bladder Wall Mass):
A Urological Measurement with Potential to Help Diagnose BOO

Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO) is reported to be one of the most common urologic problems among elderly male patients.¹ To date, invasive and time-consuming urodynamic testing has been required to achieve a precise diagnosis of BOO.²

Recent clinical studies indicate that bladder wall thickness and related bladder wall mass may correlate with BOO. Now, a new, portable, handheld ultrasound instrument that measures UEBW (ultrasound-estimated bladder weight), as well as bladder volume, is available for Urologists.

	If... Bladder wall thickness (BWT) & Bladder wall mass (BWM) correlate with Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO)... Then... Wouldn't it be helpful to measure them: — Noninvasively — Accurately — Quickly — Easily — Without patient discomfort Click here for more information about UEBW-related clinical studies. Click here to view the 2005 MedReviews supplement, "Measurement of Bladder Mass Using Ultrasonography: A New Tool for Measuring Bladder Outlet Obstruction."
	A New Ultrasound Instrument to Measure UEBW and Bladder Volume: The new BladderScan® BVM 6500 from Verathon ® is the first "2 in 1" hand-held scanner for bladder diagnosis. The BVM 6500 measures: — UEBW   Ultrasound-Estimated Bladder Weight — Bladder Volume   For post-void residual (PVR) Click here for more information about the BladderScan® BVM 6500. BladderScan®: Noninvasive, Accurate, Easy to Use www.verathon.com
BladderScan® BVM 6500
A new MedReviews supplement on Bladder Outlet Obstruction is currently available. To read the supplement, please click here.

2 - Nitti, Victor W. “Introduction: Measurement of Bladder Mass Using Ultrasonography: A New Tool for Measuring Bladder Outlet Obstruction.” Rev Urol. 2005; 7 (suppl 6): S1-S2; Nitti, Victor W. "Pressure Flow Urodynamic Studies: The Gold Standard for Diagnosing Bladder Outlet Obstruction." Rev Urol. 2005; 7 (suppl 6): S14-S21.