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Detrusor instability

D R Couillard1, G D Webster

  • 1Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

The Urologic Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
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Detrusor instability causes urinary urgency and incontinence in patients without neurological conditions. Diagnosis involves history, diaries, and urodynamics, with treatment focusing on medication and behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Continence Research

Background:

  • Detrusor instability is a frequent cause of urinary urgency and urge incontinence.
  • It affects neurologically normal individuals, presenting as involuntary bladder contractions during attempted voiding inhibition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define detrusor instability and outline its diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
  • To provide an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and management of detrusor instability.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis involves a comprehensive urologic history and physical examination.
  • Voiding diaries and urodynamic evaluations are crucial for diagnosis.
  • Assessment includes identifying potential contributing factors like aging or bladder outlet obstruction.

Main Results:

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  • Etiology remains largely unknown but is linked to various factors.
  • Diagnostic methods confirm involuntary detrusor contractions causing symptoms.
  • Treatment strategies are tiered, starting with conservative measures.

Conclusions:

  • Detrusor instability is characterized by involuntary detrusor contractions leading to urgency and incontinence.
  • A multi-faceted diagnostic approach is necessary for accurate identification.
  • Pharmacologic and behavioral therapies are first-line treatments, with surgery reserved for specific cases.