Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2022 • July 1, 2022
This retrospective study examined the real-world practice patterns of medical management of neurogenic bladder in a pediatric cohort, focusing on oxybutynin use, dosing variability, and potential drug...
KEY FINDING: There was significant variability in oxybutynin dosing among the pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder, with the median daily dose being 0.36 mg/kg.
Journal of International Medical Research, 2022 • August 1, 2022
This prospective cohort study evaluated the effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by neurological diseases in a single center in Saudi Arabia. Th...
KEY FINDING: SNM significantly increased voided volume per void per day compared to baseline (P = 0.0001).
World Journal of Clinical Cases, 2022 • September 6, 2022
This case report details a 59-year-old woman with cervical spinal cord myelopathy who experienced life-threatening hypotension after being treated with tamsulosin for neurogenic bladder. The patient's...
KEY FINDING: Tamsulosin, used for neurogenic bladder in a patient with SCI, led to life-threatening hypotension after 9 days of treatment.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • October 13, 2022
This study aimed to identify the psychosocial barriers and facilitators impacting sexual function and satisfaction post-SCI from the perspective of people living with the injury. Six themes emerged: I...
KEY FINDING: Participants face barriers due to societal stereotypes and stigmatization, impacting their sexual confidence and self-esteem.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • November 1, 2019
This case report describes a 62-year-old man with chronic cervical SCI who experienced autonomic dysreflexia and was successfully treated with an intravesical botulinum toxin injection. The injection ...
KEY FINDING: Intravesical botulinum toxin injection can effectively control symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia in patients with chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study documents bladder management practices among SCI patients in Pakistan, highlighting the preference for CIC but also the common practice of reusing disposable catheters due to cost. The stud...
KEY FINDING: CIC was the preferred method of bladder management, followed by indwelling Foley catheters.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • May 1, 2020
The study prospectively evaluated urodynamic changes in individuals with SCI practicing CIC to understand long-term complications despite CIC and compare the urodynamic bladder profile of overactive d...
KEY FINDING: Cystometric capacity and compliance decreased significantly over time, despite regular CIC and antimuscarinic medication use.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • May 1, 2020
The study examined long-term compliance with bladder management among SCI patients in Saudi Arabia, finding that many patients initially discharged on CIC discontinued its use within a few months. Lac...
KEY FINDING: A significant number of patients discharged on CIC stopped using it within 3 months due to lack of accessibility and financial support for catheters.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This retrospective study compared urodynamic findings in patients with complete and incomplete traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI). The aim was to determine the importance of urodynamic testing in pa...
KEY FINDING: No statistically significant difference was found in maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) between complete and incomplete SCI patients.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This case report describes the unexpected finding of catheter fragments in the bladder of a spinal cord injured patient using clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). The patient presented with incre...
KEY FINDING: A rare complication of CIC was identified where 'insertion sleeves' from the catheter detached and remained in the bladder.