Does bladder wall thickness decrease when obstruction is resolved?

Abstract

If obstruction is resolved, bladder wall thickness decreases. Preoperatively elevated residual urine may increase the risk of persistent obstruction after urethrolysis.

Transperineal Sonography and Urodynamic Findings in Women With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms After Sling Placement

“…However, it is critical to identify reversible causes of these symptoms instead of just attempting to mask them with standard overactive bladder treatment regimens. Although rates vary in the literature, sling division/partial or complete removal for obstruction has been shown to resolve up to 86% to 97% of associated voiding dysfunction symptoms and 60% to 90% of associated overactive bladder symptoms . In contrast, Starkman et al found these symptoms refractory in more than 50% of women after successful urethrolysis.…”