Neurourology is applicable to urinary incontinence and obstructive uropathy in the general population. In most neurogenic conditions, incontinence is related to a loss of coordination of the bladder with the urethral sphincter mechanism. This article discusses possible causes and risk factors for stress incontinence and gives several clinical examples of patients with incontinence of varying ca...

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BACKGROUND To preliminary investigate the effects of silodosin 8 mg once daily on obstruction urodynamic parameters and subjective symptoms in Caucasian patients with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic enlargement. METHODS We performed a single-center, open-label, single-arm, post-marketing interventional clinical trial. Inclusion criteria were: Caucasian subjects age...

AIMS Obstructive symptoms such as slow stream, dribbling and straining are often reported by painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) patients. Our hypothesis was that some patients with PBS/IC have an associated measurable bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to dysfunctional voiding and that those patients with more severe PBS/IC are more likely to have BOO. METHODS...

The uroflow and pressure-flow data of 67 men aged 65 years or more were compared. At best, the uroflow study applying the Liverpool nomogram (25th percentile) and Bristol nomogram (OSD) diagnosed bladder outlet obstruction with sensitivity of 62.5% and 62.5% and specificity of 48.8% and 74.4% respectively. Using the 50th percentile of the Liverpool nomogram as the cut-off resulted in a negative...

PURPOSE To discern the positive and negative attributes of the various treatment modalities for benign prostatic hyperplasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive literature review is presented for endoscopic treatment of the bladder outlet obstruction with an emphasis on current randomized controlled trials available comparing these treatment modalities. RESULTS Transurethral resection of...

A 6-year-old male crossbred dog was referred to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Islamic Azad University of Karaj with the history of abdominal distention, rectal tenesmus and stranguria. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasonography indicated large distended urinary bladder and prostatic enlargement. ECG showed temporary episodes of atrial standstill. The only abnormalities detected by ...

Cysteine-rich protein (Cyr61) and connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) are key immediate early growth factors with functions in cell proliferation, differentiation, and extracellular matrix synthesis. Studies were performed to assess the gene expression profile of Cyr61 and CTGF in rat urinary bladder during growth in response to partial outlet obstruction. The mRNA levels of Cyr61 as determi...

turia is associated with a 1.8-fold increased risk of hip fracture. Men who arise more than three times a night to urinate also have a twofold increase in mortality compared with those with fewer episodes of nocturia. Nocturia is a frequent patient complaint leading to urologic and nephrologic consultations. The causes of nocturia are many (Table 1). They can be divided into conditions affectin...

BACKGROUND: Intrauterine bladder rupture is a rare complication usually caused by structural bladder outlet obstruction. Some medications are known to cause urinary retention or diuresis in fetuses and preterm infants. CASE: A 31-year-old gravida 6, para 3023 at 29 weeks and 2 days’ gestation required intubation, mechanical ventilation, and medical management for severe chest pain and respirato...