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Is Impaired Perception of Bladder Filling during Cystometry a Sign of Neuropathy?
Author(s) -
WYNDAELE J. J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1993.tb15941.x
Subject(s) - cystometry , sensation , medicine , afferent , peripheral neuropathy , urinary system , urinary bladder , urology , psychology , neuroscience , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus
Summary— The sensation of bladder filling during cystometry was evaluated in 627 consecutive patients. The groups of patients with various patterns of impaired sensation included significantly more patients with confirmed neuropathy than did the group whose perception of bladder filling was normal. When sensation was absent, or only 1 of 3 types was reported by patients without known neuropathy, further investigation revealed abnormal afferent innervation of the lower urinary tract in 35%. These data suggest the need for further neurological evaluation in such patients.