What Is A Flow Study?

A Flow Study is an investigation into the function of the lower urinary tract and evaluates whether there is any bladder outlet obstruction.

Patients are normally asked to attend the hospital with a full bladder so patients can pass this immediately via a cone. This then measures the flow rate and prints off a graph. This procedure is normally carried out twice and the results are then passed onto the Consultant. The lower the flow rate the more likely it is that there is some form of bladder outlet obstruction.