Primary nocturnal enuresis persistent to adulthood, functional evaluation

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The incidence of nocturnal enuresis (NE) in adults (over 18 years of age) ranges from 0.5 to 2% for most authors. NE is a multifactorial disease. Lack of circadian rhythm of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is one of the commonly accepted causes, however, disorders affecting bladder function is another important pathophysiologic factor that has not been settled. The target of the present study is to define bladder function in adults having persistent NE. METHODS: Fifty two adult patients were included. Mean age was 23.6 +/- 6.9 years. All of them had primary NE persistent to adulthood. No treatment was received within 2-7 days prior to the urodynamic examination. All of them had intact neuro-urological examination. Filling (in all patients) and voiding cystometry (in 29 patients) were carried out, using 8 F urodynamic and 8 F rectal catheters. Pressure flow analysis was interpreted using Schafer's nomogram. RESULTS: Overall mean maximum cystometric capacity was 419.2 +/- 142 ml, mean bladder compliance was 51.3 +/- 39.7 ml/cmH2O. In males (n=25), mean maximum cystometric capacity was 453 +/- 173 ml and compliance was 56 +/- 42 ml/cmH2O, while in females (n=27), mean capacity was 388 +/- 98 ml and compliance was 46.7 +/- 36.7 ml/cmH2O. Twenty patients had detrusor instability (38.5%). Twelve out of 27 (44.4%) females had instability while only 8 out of 25 (32%) males had the same finding. Differences relevant to maximum bladder capacity and compliance between the patients with and without instability were significant (P<0.0001). Mean detrusor opening pressure was 55.3 +/- 25 cmH2O, mean detrusor pressure at maximum flow and maximum detrusor pressure, were 53.5 +/- 21 and 78.9 +/- 35 cmH2O respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Urodynamic studies in adults with persistent NE reveals a relatively high incidence of instability, normal capacity and compliance. The presence of instability was associated with smaller bladder and poorer compliance and with diurnal urgency. Voiding bladder function in adult enuretics was found to be normal.     

膀胱出口部分梗阻对逼尿肌生物力学特性的影响

目的 探讨膀胱出口部分梗阻(P-BOO)对膀胱逼尿肌生物力学特性的影响及机制.方法 采用Wistar雄性大鼠,膀胱颈不全结扎法建立P-BOO动物模型.依据梗阻时间分为假手术组、梗阻6周组(P-B006W)及梗阻12周组(P-B0012W),其中P-B006W组根据充盈性膀胱测压所示逼尿肌是否稳定分为逼尿肌稳定组(DS)和逼尿肌不稳定组(DI).采用灌流肌槽,以拟胆碱药物(氯化氨基甲酰胆碱)作为刺激因素,用拉力传感器测定离体逼尿肌条的主动收缩功能.充盈性膀胱测压检测最大膀胱容量、膀胱漏尿点压及膀胱顺应性的变化.结果P-BOO模型均成功建立,DI组最大膀胱容量、膀胱漏尿点压、膀胱顺应性[(10.8±3.0)ml,(39.4±7.1)cm H20,(0.27±0.08)ml/cm H20]、DS组[(10.3±1.9)ml,(35.9±6.2)cm H2O,(0.29±0.05)ml/cm H2O]及P-B0012W组[(9.5±2.3)ml,(48.6±9.5)cm H20,(0.21±0.05)ml/cm H2O]均明显高于假手术组[(2.1±0.3)ml,(16.2±2.1)cm H2O,(0.13±0.03)ml/cm H2O],差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).DI组逼尿肌条拟胆碱药物刺激产生的收缩力显著低于假手术组和DS组.P-B0012W组逼尿肌条均未检测到明确的收缩波(波幅＜0.05 g).结论 P-BOO后膀胱逼尿肌生物力学特性发生了改变:DI组逼尿肌收缩功能受损,DS组发生代偿,但如果梗阻未解除,则逼尿肌收缩性损害,最终导致不可逆的收缩功能丧失;梗阻后膀胱顺应性增大与膀胱容积显著增加密切相关,逼尿肌稳定性对其影响不显著.     

Efficacy and safety of propiverine in SCI-patients suffering from detrusor hyperreflexia--a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

AIMS OF THE STUDY: The aim of this double-blind, randomised, prospective, multicentre trial was to evaluate the efficacy of propiverine in patients suffering from detrusor hyperreflexia caused by spinal cord injury in comparison to placebo. STUDY DESIGN: The treatment period of 14 days comprised visits at baseline (V1) and after 14 days treatment (V2). Fifteen mg propiverine t.i.d. or placebo t.i.d. were administered as medication. The following efficacy parameters were adopted: the urodynamic parameters maximal cystometric bladder capacity, bladder volume on onset of the first as well as duration and amplitude of the maximum detrusor contraction, bladder compliance and residual urine, and subjective assessment of efficacy by physicians. For the evaluation of the safety of propiverine the incidence rate of adverse events by directly questioning as well as laboratory parameters were investigated. For biometrical evaluation t-test for independent groups was applied. RESULTS: One hundred and thirteen patients were investigated. The maximal cystometric bladder capacity increased significantly in the propiverine group, on average by 104 ml (V1: 262+/-132 ml. V2: 366+/-143 ml, P<0.001). The changes in bladder capacity during the first contraction and the maximum detrusor contraction in the verum group were both statistically significant. The bladder compliance documented a more pronounced increase under propiverine in comparison to placebo. Residual urine increased by 37+/-71 ml in the propiverine group, significantly more than in the placebo group (P=0.01). Sixty-three per cent of the patients expressed subjectively an improvement under propiverine in comparison with 23% of the placebo group. Expected anticholinergic adverse events occurred: dryness of the mouth (37% in the verum and 8% in the placebo group), accommodation disorders (28% and 2% respectively). Nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, tiredness and palpitations were reported in almost comparable incidence rates between 3 and 13% in both treatment groups. Eight drop-outs were registered in the propiverine group (five due to adverse events) and three in the placebo group (one due to adverse events). The laboratory parameters revealed no changes. CONCLUSION: Propiverine proved its efficacy in detrusor hyperreflexia with regard to the urodynamic parameters of the maximal cystometric bladder capacity and detrusor contractility. Anticholinergic adverse events such as dryness of the mouth and accommodation disorders were considered being tolerable. The increase in residual urine reflects the therapeutically desired effect of detrusor relaxation because the majority of patients normally practise intermittent catheterisation for bladder emptying.     

Comparison of long-term monitoring and standard cystometry in chronic retention of urine

Twenty-eight men with chronic retention of urine were investigated by means of a standard medium fill cystometrogram and by long-term monitoring of bladder pressure whilst the bladder filled naturally. Effective cystometric capacity was greater in each patient during standard cystometry (297 +/- 180 ml) than during long-term monitoring (99 +/- 100 ml; P less than 0.002). The incidence of detrusor instability was also greater during long-term monitoring than during standard cystometry (P less than 0.01). During filling, the detrusor pressure increased significantly both in standard cystometry (27.9 +/- 22.8 cmH2O; P less than 0.002) and in long-term monitoring (4.9 +/- 6.5 cmH2O; P less than 0.002). The detrusor pressure rise during filling was significantly greater during the standard cystometrogram than during long-term monitoring (P less than 0.002). Even when the detrusor pressure rise was corrected to take account of the different cystometric capacities this difference persisted (P less than 0.05). High end filling pressures are common in men with chronic retention investigated by means of a standard cystometrogram but are not observed during long-term monitoring. Such high pressures are probably due to the unphysiological rates of filling and the large volumes of fluid instilled during standard cystometry.     

Estimating detrusor pressure at home in pediatric patients with myelomeningocele.

PURPOSE: We evaluated a method of estimating detrusor pressure at home in patients with myelomeningocele who perform clean intermittent catheterization to empty the bladder. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with myelomeningocele who perform clean intermittent catheterization underwent cystometry. At home they determined bladder pressure before draining a full bladder and after partial draining with the bladder almost empty. Home estimate of detrusor pressure was calculated using the formula, full bladder pressure - almost empty bladder pressure. RESULTS: A total of 4 boys and 5 girls with a mean age plus or minus standard deviation of 9.6+/-7.9 years who were enrolled in our study made 16.9+/-15.2 home bladder pressure and volume recordings weekly each during a mean of 5.8+/-4.3 months. Mean bladder capacity determined at home was significantly greater than cystometric capacity (354+/-185 versus 250+/-146 ml.). At a mean home and cystometric volume of 190+/-110 ml. full bladder pressure at home was not significantly different from cystometric vesical pressure (31.0+/-8.8 versus 27.5+/-7.5 cm. water). At a mean volume of 23+/-15 ml. mean home almost empty bladder pressure was not significantly different from cystometric abdominal pressure at full and almost empty volumes (14.1+/-5.5 versus 17.0+/-7.4 and 15.5+/-5.8 cm. water). Mean home estimate of detrusor pressure was not significantly different from cystometric detrusor pressure (17.0+/-6.3 versus 10.2+/-9.2 cm. water). CONCLUSIONS: Estimation of detrusor pressure at home is reliable and accurate in patients who perform clean intermittent catheterization. These pressure determinations may be used as a baseline for rapid identification of changes in bladder function.     

Funktionelle Ergebnisse nach temporärer Dauerableitung der hypokontraktilen Blase

BACKGROUND: Impaired bladder emptying is a common problem in older people and a challenging task in treatment. Conservative and medical treatment options have shown beneficial effects on micturition; however, in a substantial number of patients the effectiveness of these therapies is disappointing. In the end the decompensated bladder needs indwelling catheterisation. To study the effects on the detrusor function, we analysed the urodynamic data of 31 patients during long-term bladder drainage retrospectively. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All 17 female and 14 male patients showed impaired detrusor contractility, enlarged bladder capacity, decreased sensitivity and a high post-void residual urine volume (PVR). After exclusion of an acute pathology, the patients were treated continously with a suprapubic catheter for an average of 13.1 weeks. By urodynamic measurements before and after the drainage period, we analysed the filling parameters, pressure-flow patterns, PVR and detrusor contractility. RESULTS: At the end of the drainage period, significant changes in the detrusor function were obvious. Compared with the pre-treatment situation, the bladder volume at first desire to void decreased from 306.92 ml to 281.7 ml and the maximum bladder capacity from 691.8 ml to 496.8 ml, respectively. The compliance of the detrusor muscle diminished in the same period of time from 65.6 ml/cmH2O to 51.8 ml/cmH(2)O. The PVR dropped by 227.2 ml in average. The maximum flow rate was 9.4 ml/s, and the maximum detrusor pressure increased slightly up to 23.6 cmH(2)O. CONCLUSION: The continuous drainage of the bladder results in significant changes in the motoric as well as sensoric detrusor function. The reduced bladder capacity and the decreased PVR might be indications of a regenerating process of the detrusor. The long-term drainage of the bladder shows beneficial and therefore therapeutic effects. It still remains to be investigated on a functional as well as structural basis to what extent age, gender and pathogenesis influences the rehabilitation of the detrusor.     

Is it possible to use urodynamic variables to predict upper urinary tract dilatation in children with neurogenic bladder‐sphincter dysfunction?

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possibility of using urodynamic variables to predict upper urinary tract dilatation (UUTD) in children with neurogenic bladder-sphincter dysfunction (NBSD). PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included 200 children with NBSD, of whom 103 had UUTD and 97 did not; they were examined using routine urological, neurological and urodynamic methods. The group with UUTD was divided into three subgroups (group 1-3, from mild to severe hydronephrosis). A urodynamic risk score (URS) was calculated, including a detrusor leak-point pressure (DLPP) of >40 cmH2O, a bladder compliance (BC) of <9 mL/cmH2O and evidence of acontractile detrusor (ACD). RESULTS: The postvoid residual urine volume (PVR), DLPP, incidences of ACD and DLPP of >40 cmH2O were greater and the BC significantly less in groups 1-3 than in the control group. Moreover, the BC decreased, while the PVR, DLPP and the incidence of DLPP of >40 cmH2O were significantly higher in group 3 than in group 2. The relative safe cystometric capacity of groups 2 and 3 were lower, respectively, than that of the control and group 1, and the relative unsafe cystometric capacity (RUCC) and relative risk rate of cystometric capacity (RRRCC) were significantly greater with the severity of UUTD. The maximum detrusor pressure on voiding or at maximum flow rate, and the Abrams-Griffiths number for voluntary contractile bladders, of the UUTD group were significantly higher than those of the control group. There was a positive correlation between URS and UUTD. CONCLUSIONS: The selective use of urodynamic variables might be valuable for predicting the risk of UUTD in children with NBSD. Decreased BC, and increased DLPP and ACD are the main urodynamic risk factors, and they reciprocally increase the occurrence and grades of UUTD. The grades of UUTD are compatible with increases in RUCC, RRRCC and URS.     

BPH合并神经病变的膀胱逼尿肌功能异常

目的 探讨合并神经系统疾病的前列腺增生症的膀胱逼尿肌功能异常。方法 对40例合并神经系统疾病的前列腺增生症患者进行尿动力学检查分析,包括充盈性膀胱测压、压力/流率同步检查。结果 40例检测结果:Qmax,2.1～12ml/sec,平均5.96ml/sec,最大膀胱容量66～600ml,平均285.97ml,最大逼尿肌压力(Pder)O～149cmH_2O,平均64.9cmⅡ_2O,逼尿肌不稳定(DI)6例(15％),逼尿肌无力10例(25%)。BC值:本组BC值<30者22例,则低顺应性膀胱22例,BC值>30者10例,其中高顺应性膀胱10例。结论 尿动力学检查有助于了解合井神经系统疾病的前列腺增生症患者的膀胱逼尿肌功能改变,明确患者排尿困难的原因,指导诊断和选择治疗方法,预测预后和判断疗效。     

Voiding dysfunction after radical retropubic prostatectomy: more than external urethral sphincter deficiency

OBJECTIVES: To analyse the relationship between RRP and urodynamic bladder dysfunction, and compare preoperative and postoperative functional status over long-term follow-up. Hypothesis on the pathophysiologic mechanism underlying urodynamic dysfunction has been reported. METHODS: PubMed databank search for original articles followed by review of urodynamic parameters: bladder filling sensation, detrusor overactivity, bladder compliance, cystometric bladder capacity, impaired detrusor contractility, bladder outlet obstruction, urinary incontinence. RESULTS: Detrusor dysfunction was rarely present as the sole diagnosis and was usually coupled with intrinsic sphincter deficiency. Data on bladder filling sensation, cystometric capacity, detrusor overactivity, impaired detrusor contractility, and bladder outlet obstruction were limited and contradictory. Detrusor overactivity was a de novo dysfunction in 2%-77% of patients. Impaired bladder compliance was present in 8%-39% of patients and was de novo in about 50%. Impaired detrusor contractility was found in 29%-61% of patients, was de novo in 47%, and recovered in about 50% of patients. The role of these dysfunctions as etiologic agents of urinary incontinence or voiding symptoms was unevenly assessed. CONCLUSIONS: Postoperative decentralization of the bladder, inflammation and/or infection, and geometric bladder wall alteration associated with preexisting hypoxemia with/without neuroplasticity have been posited as causes of detrusor dysfunction. Nevertheless, the lack of consistent preoperative urodynamic investigation makes it difficult to assess the operation's exact role in causing these dysfunctions. Thus, urodynamics performed, at least in selected cases, preoperatively and during follow-up could help arrive at a precise diagnosis of the underlying dysfunction, indicate the appropriate treatment, and prevent the incidence and onset of postoperative urinary incontinence.     

糖尿病对膀胱逼尿肌兴奋性、收缩性及顺应性影响的实验研究

目的:探讨糖尿病(DM)对膀胱逼尿肌兴奋性、收缩性、顺应性的影响及糖尿病神经源性膀胱尿道功能障碍(NVUDD)的发病机制.方法:建立SD大鼠DM动物模型,于10周后行充盈性膀胱测压及离体逼尿肌条机械牵拉、电及胆碱类药物刺激试验.结果:DM动物模型10周后不稳定膀胱(DI)的发生率为64.7%,逼尿肌顺应性升高;DI组、DM后稳定组与正常对照组相比,牵拉逼尿肌致其出现收缩时的张力明显降低,电刺激产生的收缩力明显减弱;DI组逼尿肌胆碱类药物产生的收缩力明显减弱.结论:DM后NVUDD的发生率较高,其逼尿肌的收缩功能受损较重,DNBUD的发生与逼尿肌自身的神经源及肌源性改变密切相关.     

The effect of intravesical resiniferatoxin in patients with idiopathic detrusor instability suggests that involuntary detrusor contractions are triggered by C-fiber input

PURPOSE: We evaluated the role of bladder C-fiber input in involuntary detrusor activity in patients with idiopathic detrusor instability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Filling cystometry and a voiding chart were done in 13 patients with idiopathic detrusor instability. The first detrusor contraction, maximal cystometric capacity, daily frequency and the number of episodes of urinary incontinence were determined. A 50 nM. solution of resiniferatoxin, a specific C-fiber neurotoxin, was then instilled in the bladder for 30 minutes. Patients were reevaluated 30 and 90 days later. RESULTS: Resiniferatoxin instillation delayed or suppressed involuntary detrusor contractions during filling cystometry. The mean first detrusor contraction plus or minus standard deviation increased from 170 +/- 109 ml. at baseline to 440 +/- 130 ml. (p = 0.0001) at 30 days and to 391 +/- 165 ml. (p = 0.008) at 90 days. Mean maximal cystometric capacity increased from 291 +/- 160 to 472 +/- 139 ml. (p = 0.01) at 30 days and to 413 +/- 153 ml. (p = 0.1) at 90 days. The mean number of episodes of urinary incontinence daily decreased from 4.3 +/- 2.7 to 0.9 +/- 2.7 (p = 0.001) at 30 days and to 0.7 +/- 0.9 (p = 0.009) at 90 days. Mean frequency daily also decreased from 12 +/- 3.2 to 9.7 +/- 3.2 (p = 0.003) and to 9.9 +/- 3.5 (p = 0.001) times at the same time points, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: C-fiber input seems to have an important role in the generation of involuntary detrusor contractions and lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with idiopathic detrusor instability. Substances that block C-fiber input may represent a new strategy for treating this bladder dysfunction.     

Botulinum-a toxin detrusor injection as a novel approach in the treatment of bladder spasticity in children with neurogenic bladder

OBJECTIVES: Children with neurogenic hyper-reflexive bladder in whom classical therapy with anticholinergic drugs and intermittent catheterization fails are threatened by high intravesical pressure, vesicoureteral reflux, and impairment of kidney function. Surgery, such as bladder augmentation, is often necessary in such cases. To obviate surgery in these high-risk children, we investigated the use of detrusor injection of botulinum-A toxin (Botox). METHODS: Our subjects were 20 children with hyper-reflexive detrusor muscle and high bladder pressure, over 40 cmH(2)O despite anticholinergic therapy. After baseline urodynamic measurements, we injected botulinum-A toxin into the detrusor muscle at 30-50 sites at 12 U/kg of body weight up to a maximum of 300 U. Follow-up cystometric measurements were taken two to four weeks and three and six months after injection. RESULTS: From basic measurements to follow-up cystometry, mean reflex volume changed from 97.1 ml before injection to 178.6 ml after four weeks (p<0.01) and to 162.8 ml after three months (p<0.01). After six months mean reflex volume returned to 119.3 ml (n.s.). Maximal bladder capacity changed from 163.1 ml to 219.9 ml (p<0.01), to 200.6 ml (p<0.01) and to 222.4 ml (p<0.01), respectively, and maximal detrusor pressure changed from 59.6 cmH(2)O to 34.9 cmH(2)O (p<0.01), to 46.7 cmH(2)O (n.s.) and to 61.8 cmH(2)O (n.s.), respectively. CONCLUSION: Botulinum-A toxin (Botox) is effective when injected into the hyper-reflexive detrusor muscle. It is a valuable treatment option in the management of neurogenic bladder. The effect lasts about six months, and then reinjection is necessary.     

Detrusor glycogen reflects the functional history of bladders with partial outlet obstruction

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between glycogen content in bladder detrusor tissue and historical bladder function in a guinea-pig model of partial bladder outlet obstruction (PBOO). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In male immature guinea pigs PBOO was created with a silver ring around the proximal urethra; a control group had a sham operation for comparison. Longitudinal individual urodynamic data were obtained weekly, so that guinea pigs were killed at different levels of bladder dysfunction. Bladder sections were stained with periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) to assess overall morphology and glycogen granule density, scored from 0 (no glycogen) to 3. Glycogen scores were related to both the end-stage and historical extremes of bladder function values. RESULTS: Glycogen granules were seen only in the detrusor; as their number increased their location expanded from only close to the serosa (glycogen score 1), through the detrusor (score 2) up to the urothelium (score 3). A glycogen score of 0 correlated with normal values for all urodynamic variables. Compared with a glycogen score of 0 a score of 1 correlated with significant (P < 0.05) changes in end-stage compliance (decrease) and contractility (increase) and significantly higher historical values for contractility, pressure and number of unstable contractions (NUC). In the group with a glycogen score of 2 there were significant changes in both the end-stage values and historical extremes for compliance, pressure, contractility and NUC (all P < 0.05). In the group with a glycogen score of 3 all these changes were even more dramatic, except for the end-stage contractility, for which the increase was not significant. From glycogen score 0 to score 3 all changes increased in magnitude. CONCLUSION: A high glycogen content reflects a history of abnormal urodynamic function. This finding exemplifies the added value of structural analysis to urodynamic studies. Further studies are needed to relate bladder structure to the potential for functional recovery.     

膀胱出口部分梗阻大鼠膀胱超微结构和尿流动力学的关系

目的观察大鼠膀胱出口部分梗阻(PBOO)后尿流动力学及超微结构变化,探讨膀胱出口部分梗阻后超微结构和尿流动力学改变的关系。方法 48只雌性Sprague-Dawley大鼠随机分为假手术组(Sham组)24只、PBOO 2周组8只、4周组8只、8周组8只。饲养后,于相应周数解剖膀胱,测定膀胱重量、不稳定收缩发生率、容量、漏尿点压及膀胱顺应性,观察逼尿肌超微结构改变等指标。结果 PBOO 2周、4周、8周膀胱重量分别为(220±24.2)mg、(327.8±27.7)mg、(521.6±24.7)mg,Sham组为(108.5±6.3)mg(P0.05);不稳定收缩发生率分别为50%(4/8)、87.5%(7/8)、37.5%(3/8),Sham组0%为(0/24)(P0.05);膀胱最大容积分别为(0.65±0.26)mL、(1.57±0.70)mL、(5.62±1.39)mL,Sham组为(0.30±0.08)mL(P0.05)。梗阻组漏尿点压为2周组(31.5±4.78)cmH2O、4周组(56.5±7.46)cmH2O、8周组(33.00±9.92)cmH2O,Sham组(22.13±3.18)cmH2O(P0.05)。膀胱顺应性PBOO 2周组、4周组与Sham组比较,差异无统计学意义(P0.05),8周组与Sham组相比,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。透射电镜观察结果为大鼠PBOO后线粒体增多、水肿,细胞膜穴样凹陷增多,中间连接减少、缝隙连接及胞突连接增多。结论膀胱出口部分梗阻后由代偿期进入失代偿期,可以通过尿流动力学进行检测,而产生这一系列变化的形态学基础可能是超微结构的改变。     

膀胱出口梗阻对逼尿肌兴奋性、收缩性及顺应性影响的实验研究

目的 探讨膀胱出口梗阻（ＢＯＯ）对逼尿肌兴奋性、收缩性、顺应性的影响及逼尿肌不稳定（ＤＩ）的发病机理。方法 建立Ｗｉｓｔａｒ大鼠ＢＯＯ动物模型,６周后行充盈性膀胱测压及离体逼尿肌条机械牵拉、电及胆碱类药物刺激试验。结果 ＢＯＯ后ＤＩ的发生率为６９％,逼尿肌顺应性升高;ＤＩ组与梗阻后稳定组及正常对照组相比,牵引逼尿肌致其出现心地的张力明显了低,电刺激产生的收缩力明显减弱;ＤＩ组逼尿肌胆碱类药物刺激产     

Bladder functional outcome after delayed vesicostomy closure and antireflux surgery in young infants with 'primary' vesico-ureteric reflux

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate bladder function by conventional urodynamic investigations in young infants with primary vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) who had undergone an initial temporary cutaneous vesicostomy followed by later antireflux surgery and vesicostomy closure. PATIENTS AND METHODS: From 1983 to 1990, nine boys (10-360 days old) with primary VUR were treated with an initial vesicostomy, followed by delayed closure of the vesicostomy and the simultaneous surgical correction of reflux. Severe VUR was detected bilaterally in seven and unilaterally in two infants at the time of the initial diagnosis. The mean (SD, range) age at vesicostomy was 12.4 (8, 3-23) months and the duration of bladder defunctionalization 38.7 (25.5, 18-90) months. All patients were assessed urodynamically after closing the vesicostomy, using rapid-fill cystometry with normal saline solution at room temperature. The mean (range) age at the time of urodynamic testing was 7.3 (5-15) years; the mean (SD, range) follow-up was 10.1 (4.1, 5-17) years. RESULTS: Six boys with bilateral VUR underwent successful ureteroneocystostomy; nephroureterectomy was required in one patient. In two patients the VUR resolved with time. After re-functionalization, the mean (SD, range) maximum cystometric capacity, expressed as a percentage of the mean bladder capacity for age, was 1.4 (0.5, 0.6-2.2)%. In three patients the bladder capacity was higher (> or = 40%) than expected for age, while one had diminished (< 70%) bladder capacity. The mean (range) end-filling detrusor pressure was 14.5 (5-42) cmH2O and the mean (SD, range) compliance 24 (13.9, 4-44) mL/cmH2O. Two patients had a compliance of < 10 mL/cmH2O, one of whom had associated unstable detrusor contractions of 90 cmH2O. The mean (SD, range) detrusor voiding pressure at peak flow was 47.3 (16.8, 5-76) cmH2O. One patient had a residual urine volume of 8% of bladder capacity. At the follow-up, only one patient (aged 5 years) with detrusor instability had urinary incontinence. CONCLUSION: This study shows that the bladder of young infants with primary VUR treated with temporary vesicostomy regained normal function after re-functionalization of the lower urinary tract.     

Urodynamic study in the neurogenic bladder dysfunction caused by intervertebral disk hernia

AIMS: To discuss the clinical significance of urodynamic studies in neurogenic bladder dysfunction caused by intervertebral disk hernia. METHODS: Thirty patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction caused by intervertebral disk hernia were divided into three groups according to the category of detrusor muscle activity: neurogenic detrusor overactivity without detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD), neurogenic detrusor overactivity with DSD, or detrusor underactivity. The patients were divided into three groups according to the condition of urinary retention and incontinence: urinary retention, urinary incontinence, or neither urinary retention nor urinary incontinence. Also they were divided into three groups according to the location of the intervertebral disk hernia: cervical hernia, thoracic hernia, or lumbar hernia. All patients underwent computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and urodynamic study. The results were analyzed statistically. RESULTS: There was significant correlation between the category of detrusor muscle activity, bladder compliance (BC, P < 0.05), and the pressure at maximum flow (P(det,Qmax), P < 0.01). There were significant differences in post void residual (PVR), cystometric capacity (CC), and maximum flow rate (Qmax) between the three groups of urinary retention, urinary incontinence, and the group of neither retention nor incontinence (P < 0.05). There was statistical correlation between the location of the intervertebral disk hernia and the urodynamic results. There was significant correlation between the BC (the threshold was 15 ml/cmH(2)O), detrusor pressure (Pdet, the threshold was 40 cmH(2)O), DSD, the location of intervertebral disk hernia, and the upper urinary tract lesion (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Urodynamic studies are indispensable in the classification, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the neurogenic bladder dysfunction caused by intervertebral disk hernia.     

Desensitization of bladder sensory fibers by intravesical resiniferatoxin, a capsaicin analog: long-term results for the treatment of detrusor hyperreflexia

OBJECTIVES: To assess the pungency and the desensitizing effects of intravesical resiniferatoxin, an ultrapotent capsaicin analog, in patients with detrusor hyperreflexia. METHODS: Fourteen patients with detrusor hyperreflexia were instilled during 30 min, without any form of local anesthesia, with 100 ml (or the bladder capacity if lower than that volume) of 50 or 100 nM resiniferatoxin solutions in 10% alcohol in saline. Patients were evaluated by voiding chart and urodynamic tests (volume to first contraction, maximal cystometric capacity, maximal detrusor pressure, icewater test) at 14, 30, 60, and 90 days and every 3 months thereafter RESULTS: Resiniferatoxin instillation did not evoke pain or temporary worsening of urinary symptoms. Treatment improved or abolished incontinence in 9 out of 12 incontinent patients. Mean urinary frequency decreased from 14.2+/-6.4 to 10.3+/-3.2 at 3 months (p = 0.01). At this time point, mean maximal cystometric capacity increased from 182.3+/-119.8 to 330.0+/-201.6 ml (p = 0.01) and the ice water test, positive in 13 cases, became negative in 8 of them. Maximal detrusor pressure was not modified by the treatment. The effect was long-lasting, reaching 12 months in 7 cases. CONCLUSIONS: The absence of irritative symptoms during bladder instillation of resiniferatoxin and the rapid onset of desensitization make this vanilloid superior to capsaicin for the treatment of detrusor hyperreflexia.     

Urodynamic effect of acute transcutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation in overactive bladder

PURPOSE: Of the various treatments proposed for urge incontinence, frequency and urgency electrostimulation has been widely tested. Different techniques have been used with the necessity of surgical implantation (S3 neuromodulation or sacral root stimulation) or without requiring surgery (perineal transcutaneous electrostimulation). Recently peripheral electrical stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve was proposed for irritative symptoms in first intention or for intractable incontinence. Clinical studies have demonstrated good results and urodynamic parameters were improved after chronic treatment. However, to our knowledge no data concerning acute stimulation and immediate cystometry modifications have been reported. We verified urodynamic changes during acute posterior tibial nerve stimulation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 44 consecutive patients with urge incontinence, frequency and urgency secondary to overactive bladder were studied. There were 29 women and 15 men with a mean age +/-SD of 53.3 +/- 18.2 years. Of the patients 37 had detrusor hyperreflexia due to multiple sclerosis (13), spinal cord injury (15) or Parkinson's disease (9), and 7 had idiopathic detrusor instability. Routine cystometry at 50 ml. per minute was done to select the patients with involuntary detrusor contractions appearing before 400 ml. maximum filling volume. Repeat cystometry was performed immediately after the first study during left posterior tibial nerve stimulation using a surface self-adhesive electrode on the ankle skin behind the internal malleolus with shocks in continuous mode at 10 Hz. frequency and 200 milliseconds wide. Volume comparison was done at the first involuntary detrusor contraction and at maximum cystometric capacity. The test was considered positive if volume at the first involuntary detrusor contraction and/or at maximum cystometric capacity increased 100 ml. or 50% during stimulation in compared with standard cystometry volumes. RESULTS: Mean first involuntary detrusor contraction volume on standard cystometry was 162.9 +/- 96.4 ml. and it was 232.1 +/- 115.3 ml. during posterior tibial nerve stimulation. Mean maximum cystometric capacity on standard cystometry was 221 +/- 129.5 ml. and it was 277.4 +/- 117.9 ml. during stimulation. Posterior tibial nerve stimulation was associated with significant improvement in first involuntary detrusor contraction volume (p <0.0001) and significant improvement in maximum cystometric capacity (p <0.0001). The test was considered positive in 22 of the 44 patients. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest an objective acute effect of posterior tibial nerve stimulation on urodynamic parameters. Improved bladder overactivity is an encouraging argument to propose posterior tibial nerve stimulation as a noninvasive treatment modality in clinical practice.