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Age correlation in the bulbo-cavernosus reflex.

V Gallai1, G Mazzotta, C Firenze

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Perugia, Italy.

Functional Neurology
|July 1, 1989
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Bulbo-cavernosus reflex (BCR) latency in men aged 15-50 showed no significant age-related changes. However, older men experienced statistically significant increases in BCR latency, suggesting age-related nerve pathway alterations.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Urology

Background:

  • The bulbo-cavernosus reflex (BCR) is a key indicator of neurological function in the lower urinary tract.
  • Understanding age-related changes in BCR latency is crucial for accurate clinical interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of aging on bulbo-cavernosus reflex (BCR) latency in normal male subjects.
  • To establish age-specific normative data for BCR latency.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 120 healthy male participants across various age groups.
  • Bulbo-cavernosus reflex (BCR) latency was measured in milliseconds (ms).
  • Data were analyzed across age brackets: 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-70 years.

Main Results:

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  • The mean BCR latency in the youngest group (15-20 years) was 32.9 +/- 0.7 ms.
  • No significant variations in BCR latency were observed in men aged 15 to 50 years.
  • Statistically significant increases in BCR latency were noted in participants aged 51-60 and 61-70 years.

    • Conclusions:

    • Increased BCR latency in older men is likely due to age-related changes in nerve pathway fibers.
    • Normative BCR latency data should be stratified by age groups for accurate assessment.
    • These findings highlight the importance of age-adjusted reference values in neuro-urological evaluations.