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Vesical dysfunction in multiple sclerosis.

S E Gonor, D J Carroll, J B Metcalfe

    Urology
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Multiple sclerosis patients often experience neurogenic bladder dysfunction, with urgency and incontinence being common. Urodynamic evaluation revealed hyperreflexic bladders in most patients, guiding tailored treatment strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently causes neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
    • Symptoms like urgency, incontinence, and frequency are prevalent in MS patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate urodynamic findings in multiple sclerosis patients with neurogenic bladder.
    • To correlate clinical symptoms with urodynamic results.
    • To guide therapeutic interventions based on urodynamic data.

    Main Methods:

    • Sixty-four MS patients with neurogenic bladder underwent urodynamic evaluation.
    • Cystometrography was used to assess bladder function (hyperreflexic/areflexic).
    • Voiding cystourethrography analyzed detrusor-sphincter dynamics in hyperreflexic cases.

    Main Results:

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    • Urgency, incontinence, and frequency did not correlate with urodynamic findings.
    • Hyperreflexic bladders were found in 78% of patients; areflexic in 20%.
    • In hyperreflexic patients, 50% showed ineffective bladder emptying, 38% had well-sustained contractions, and 12% exhibited detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia.

    Conclusions:

    • Urodynamic evaluation is crucial for understanding neurogenic bladder dysfunction in MS.
    • Hyperreflexia is common, often associated with ineffective voiding.
    • Treatment, including intermittent catheterization or surgery, should be guided by urodynamic results.