Browse the latest research summaries in the field of urology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 16, 2018
The International Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Urodynamic Basic Data Set (version 2.0) aims to standardize the collection and reporting of urodynamic data for individuals with SCI. The revised dataset inc...
KEY FINDING: The "Detrusor function" variable was divided into "Detrusor function during filling cystometry" and "Detrusor function during voiding" to provide more specific information.
BMJ Open, 2018 • September 28, 2018
This phase II study investigates the efficacy of fesoterodine in improving neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) and ameliorating autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SC...
KEY FINDING: This study aims to assess the efficacy of fesoterodine in reducing AD episodes triggered by NDO in adults with SCI.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • November 1, 2018
This study evaluated the effects of tadalafil on cardiovascular responses in men with spinal cord injuries above T6. The results indicated that tadalafil did not cause hypotension but led to a compens...
KEY FINDING: Systolic blood pressure did not change significantly in either the tadalafil or placebo group.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2018 • December 18, 2018
This case report investigated the effect of epidural spinal cord stimulation (ESCS) on lower urinary tract and bowel function in an individual with motor-complete SCI. The participant, a 32-year-old m...
KEY FINDING: ESCS significantly reduced the time needed for bowel management compared to conventional bowel management (p = 0.039).
Int Braz J Urol, 2019 • March 1, 2019
This multicenter research trial, involving 661 patients with traumatic SCI, has not demonstrated the necessity of antimicrobials in the prevention of UTI as a complication of UDS. The only independent...
KEY FINDING: The use of antimicrobials does not prevent UTI after UDS in patients with traumatic SCI.
Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2019 • March 4, 2019
This study found that lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in patients undergoing elective cervical spine surgery, with nearly half reporting moderate to severe symptoms. Patients with myelo...
KEY FINDING: Nearly half of all patients undergoing elective cervical spine surgery had moderate-to-severe LUTS.
Ann Rehabil Med, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study evaluated the long-term efficacy of mirabegron add-on therapy to antimuscarinic agents in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) based on an urodynamic study. The results showed a significa...
KEY FINDING: A significant increase in cystometric capacity was observed (mean, 362 to 424 mL; p=0.03) after adding mirabegron to antimuscarinic therapy.
Journal of International Medical Research, 2019 • May 1, 2019
This study evaluated the impact of a 3-month continuous care intervention on patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction (NBD) due to spinal cord injury (SCI). The intervention included clean intermi...
KEY FINDING: Continuous care intervention significantly reduced the occurrence of urinary system complications, including urinary tract infections, urinary stones, hydronephrosis, and urethral injury.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2019 • September 1, 2019
This study analyzed national data to determine the rates and economic burden of genitourinary (GU) complications among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States. The study found i...
KEY FINDING: There was a 2.5% annual increase in SCI-related hospitalizations with GU complications from 2006 to 2011, followed by a 0.9% increase from 2011 to 2015.
Advances in Urology, 2019 • April 2, 2019
This review addresses the challenges in diagnosing and managing UTIs in adult neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (ANLUTD) patients using intermittent catheterization (IC) in community settings...
KEY FINDING: The study highlights the lack of a universally accepted definition of UTIs, which complicates both clinical practice and research efforts in the field of neuro-urology.