The Use of Ultrasound in the Investigation of Prostatism

Summary— One hundred patients who presented with symptoms of prostatism had both intravenous urography (IVU) and ultrasound examinations. Ultrasound gave as much useful information on the upper urinary tracts as IVU, whilst preliminary results suggested that it is a reliable way of assessing bladder wall thickness and residual urine. The use of this non‐invasive, cheap and quick investigation may be more appropriate in many patients who present with symptoms of prostatism.