| Is the penile brachial index a reproducible and useful measurement? | |
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PMID: 2390706 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The intra- and inter-observer variation in the measurement of the penile brachial index (PBI) was prospectively assessed in 30 patients. An appreciable error was discovered that cast doubt on the reliability of the measurements. Up to 20% of patients deemed normal by one observer would be deemed abnormal by a second. The PBI appears to be an inaccurate and poorly reproducible test of penile blood flow which can lead to a false diagnosis and subsequent management of impotent patients. There would appear no justification for the continued use of the penile brachial index in the assessment of erectile dysfunction. |
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Authors:
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M Aitchison; J Aitchison; R Carter |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of urology Volume: 66 ISSN: 0007-1331 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Urol Publication Date: 1990 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-10-02 Completed Date: 1990-10-02 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15740090R Medline TA: Br J Urol Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 202-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow. |
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Adult Aged Blood Pressure Erectile Dysfunction / diagnosis* Humans Male Methods Middle Aged Observer Variation Penis / blood supply* Regional Blood Flow Reproducibility of Results |
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