Premium
Detrusor hyporeflexia after anterior sciatic syndrome. Effect of short‐term maximal electrostimulation
Author(s) -
Eriksen B. C.,
Sand T.,
Sjaastad O.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
neurourology and urodynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1520-6777
pISSN - 0733-2467
DOI - 10.1002/nau.1930070512
Subject(s) - medicine , hyporeflexia , urination , stimulation , urinary bladder , reflex , urology , urinary system , anesthesia , surgery , weakness
Abstract A 63‐year‐old woman with persisting detrusor hyporeflexia and lack of bladder sensibility 6 weeks after the occurrence of an acute anterior sciatic syndrome was treated with maximal electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor. An immediate improvement of bladder sensibility was observed. A complete normalization of the micturition reflex was obtained after five sessions of maximal stimulation during a period of 8 days. Electrostimulation therapy may restore normal function in the lower urinary tract in selected patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.