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Detrusor Underactivity Model in Rats by Conus Medullaris Transection

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Published on: August 28, 2020

Review of underactive bladder.

Yi-Huei Chang¹, Justin Ji-Yuen Siu¹, Po-Jen Hsiao¹

¹Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi

|October 4, 2017

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Underactive bladder (UAB) causes incomplete bladder emptying, impacting quality of life. Current treatments like intermittent catheterization are limited, with pharmacotherapy and surgery showing little promise.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Underactive bladder (UAB) presents as a complex of symptoms stemming from detrusor underactivity (DU), characterized by inadequate bladder emptying.
Common patient complaints include weak urinary stream and a sensation of incomplete emptying, significantly affecting daily life.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the current literature on UAB and DU.
To discuss the presentation, etiology, diagnostic methods, and management strategies for UAB.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on underactive bladder and detrusor underactivity.
Synthesis of findings related to clinical presentation, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Main Results:

Detrusor underactivity (DU) is defined by the ICS, but its clinical application and direct pathophysiology remain under investigation.
While conditions like advanced age and bladder outlet obstruction contribute to UAB, its precise etiology is not fully understood.
Intermittent catheterization is the primary treatment for increased residual urine volume in UAB, whereas pharmacotherapy has yielded disappointing results.

Conclusions:

Effective pharmacotherapy for UAB remains elusive despite extensive research.
There is a lack of high-quality evidence supporting surgical interventions for UAB.
Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology and develop more effective treatments for UAB.