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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spinal tuberculosis can lead to significant neurological complications, including bladder dysfunction.
  • Micturition disturbances and high postvoidal residual urine are common concerns in affected patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical, MRI, and urodynamic findings in patients with spinal tuberculosis presenting with micturition disturbances.
  • To correlate bladder symptoms with neurological severity and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital.
  • Patients with spinal tuberculosis and urinary issues underwent clinical evaluation, spinal MRI, and urodynamic studies.
  • Urinary symptoms were assessed using the American Urological Association Symptom (AUAS) Index, with outcomes evaluated at 12 months.

Main Results:

  • 50% of spinal tuberculosis patients experienced micturition disturbances, including retention, incontinence, hesitancy, and urgency.
  • Neurological involvement varied, with paraparesis and quadriparesis observed. Spinal MRI revealed granulomas and vertebral involvement.
  • Urodynamic studies showed detrusor hyperreflexia (DH) or detrusor areflexia (DA) in affected patients. Patients with micturition disturbances had poorer functional recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Bladder symptoms in spinal tuberculosis are linked to neurological severity and poorer outcomes.
  • Urodynamic studies are valuable for categorizing bladder dysfunction and guiding management in spinal tuberculosis.
  • Early identification and management of urinary symptoms can potentially improve patient outcomes.