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Voiding dysfunction in human immunodeficiency virus infections

C J Kane1, D M Bolton, J A Connolly

  • 1Department of Urology, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco 94143-0738, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Urodynamic findings in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients with voiding dysfunction show a shift from detrusor areflexia to detrusor hyperreflexia and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia, highlighting the need for continued urodynamic evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Voiding dysfunction is a common concern in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Understanding the urodynamic abnormalities associated with HIV infection is crucial for effective management.
  • Previous studies suggested detrusor areflexia as the most frequent urodynamic finding in HIV-infected individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively assess the current spectrum of urodynamic pathology in HIV-infected patients experiencing voiding dysfunction.
  • To identify the prevalence of specific urodynamic abnormalities in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 18 HIV-infected patients with voiding dysfunction underwent comprehensive evaluation.
  • Methods included directed genitourinary and neurological history, physical examination, and urodynamic testing.

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  • A 4-channel membrane urethral catheter was utilized for simultaneous intravesical and intraurethral pressure measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • Detrusor hyperreflexia was observed in 28% of patients.
    • Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia was diagnosed in 28% of patients.
    • Detrusor areflexia, once considered common, was found in only 6% of the study participants.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed shift in urodynamic diagnoses may indicate evolving neurological manifestations of HIV infection, potentially due to improved treatment strategies.
    • Urodynamic evaluation is essential for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of urinary symptoms in HIV patients.
    • These findings underscore the dynamic nature of HIV-related urological complications.