Test retest reliability of anal pressure measurements in men with erectile dysfunction

Urol Nurs. 2003 Jun;23(3):204-12.

Abstract

A test-retest design was used to assess within-day and day-to-day reliability of anal manometric measurements in a group of men with erectile dysfunction. Results indicate that reliable measures of anal pressure are obtainable under clinical conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anal Canal / physiopathology*
  • Bias
  • Calibration
  • Electromyography
  • Erectile Dysfunction / diagnosis*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Manometry / methods
  • Manometry / standards*
  • Middle Aged
  • Palpation
  • Pelvic Floor / physiopathology
  • Pressure
  • Time Factors