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Functional bladder neck obstruction in women
Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Bladder neck dysfunction is uncommon in women, identified in only 0.6% of patients during urodynamic studies. Key signs include prolonged opening time and slow urinary stream, with normal voiding reflexes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Female lower urinary tract disorders
Background:
- Bladder neck dysfunction (BND) is a rare condition in females.
- Urodynamic investigation is crucial for diagnosing lower urinary tract symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the prevalence and urodynamic characteristics of bladder neck dysfunction in female patients.
- To describe the typical presentation of BND in women.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of urodynamic investigation data.
- Inclusion of female patients referred for urodynamic assessment.
Main Results:
- Bladder neck dysfunction was identified in 5 female patients (0.6% of the study cohort).
- Urodynamic findings included prolonged bladder outlet opening time and a slow urinary stream.
- Voiding reflexes remained normal in affected individuals.
Conclusions:
- Bladder neck dysfunction, though rare, presents with specific urodynamic findings in females.
- Prolonged opening time and slow stream are indicative of BND in women, despite normal voiding reflexes.