Curious about meatal dilators and their role in urology? This guide breaks down what meatal dilators are, why urologists use them, and how they ensure safe and effective dilation of the urethral opening. Learn about the different types, clinical applications, and best practices for patient comfort and safety.

The study by Dr. Fox et al. focused on improving the assessment of rectal compliance (how easily the rectal wall stretches) and rectal capacity (the maximum volume the rectum can hold) using the barostat pump. The research involved healthy volunteers and compared different measurement protocols to validate the reproducibility and clinical relevance of barostat-based assessments.