[The effect of ganglioside on diabetic neurogenic bladder]

The effect of ganglioside was studied in 6 diabetic patients with neurogenic bladder. Ganglioside is glycosphingolipids which seems to be involved in the processes of nerve growth, regeneration and tissue reinnervation. The treatment consisted in the daily intramuscular administration of 20 mg ganglioside. Clinical symptoms, vibration sensation and urodynamic studies were recorded at the beginning and 4 weeks later. The clinical responses assessed by subjective complaints and vibration sensation were effective, but no statistically significant difference in urodynamic studies was obtained. Side effects were not observed. In conclusion, ganglioside treatment seems to have a positive effect on diabetic neurogenic bladder.