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Transurethral electrical bladder stimulation: a followup report

R M Decter1, P Snyder, C Laudermilch

  • 1Department of Pediatric Urology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Transurethral electrical bladder stimulation (TEBS) showed increased bladder contractions and sensation in neurogenic bladder patients. However, limited urodynamic improvements suggest TEBS may not be a consistently effective rehabilitation method.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Transurethral electrical bladder stimulation (TEBS) was developed to treat neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
  • The primary objective of TEBS is to restore volitional voiding in patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of TEBS in rehabilitating neurogenic bladders.
  • To assess changes in bladder capacity, end-filling pressure, and patient/parental perception of improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted 938 TEBS sessions across 64 series in 25 patients with neurogenic bladders.
  • Utilized cystometrograms before each series to monitor progress.
  • Collected parental feedback via telephone interviews post-treatment.

Main Results:

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  • TEBS increased the incidence of bladder contractions from 72% to 96% and patient perception of contractions from 17% to 50%.
  • A significant increase (>20%) in age-adjusted bladder capacity was observed in 33% of patients.
  • Improvements in end-filling pressure were noted in 28% of patients, though parental perception of benefit exceeded urodynamic findings.

Conclusions:

  • TEBS can enhance bladder contractility and sensation in neurogenic bladder patients.
  • The urodynamic benefits of TEBS were limited, with modest improvements in bladder capacity and pressure.
  • Given its time-intensive nature and limited clinical impact on voiding regimens, the TEBS program is no longer enrolling new patients.