The AUA/SUFU Guideline on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Overactive Bladder.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this guideline is to provide evidence-based guidance to clinicians of all specialties on the evaluation, management, and treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB). The guideline informs the reader on valid diagnostic processes and provides an approach to selecting treatment options for patients with OAB through the shared decision-making process, which will maximize symptom control and quality of life, while minimizing adverse events and burden of disease. METHODS: An electronic search employing OVID was used to systematically search the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases, as well as the Cochrane Library, for systematic reviews and primary studies evaluating diagnosis and treatment of OAB from January 2013 to November 2023. Criteria for inclusion and exclusion of studies were based on the Key Questions and the populations, interventions, comparators, outcomes, timing, types of studies and settings (PICOTS) of interest. Following the study selection process, 159 studies were included and were used to inform evidence-based recommendation statements. RESULTS: This guideline produced 33 statements that cover the evaluation and diagnosis of the patient with symptoms suggestive of OAB; the treatment options for patients with OAB, including non-invasive therapies, pharmacotherapy, minimally invasive therapies, invasive therapies, and indwelling catheters; and the management of patients with BPH and OAB. CONCLUSION: Once the diagnosis of OAB is made, the clinician and the patient with OAB have a variety of treatment options to choose from and should, through shared decision-making, formulate a personalized treatment approach taking into account evidence-based recommendations as well as patient values and preferences.

Changes in lower urinary tract function after minimally invasive nerve-sparing for complete excision of endometriosis: An observational study.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this paper is to evaluate changes in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), severity of pain and urodynamic parameters after minimally invasive nerve-sparing surgery for patients with endometriosis. METHODS: We analyzed 143 patients undergoing minimally invasive nerve-sparing surgery for endometriosis excision (laparoscopy/robot-assisted). The endometriosis was confirmed by preoperative clinical evaluation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing at least one lesion deeper than 5 mm, and histological confirmation after laparoscopy. We evaluated three points prior and after surgery: LUTS parameters according to the International Urogynecological Association; urodynamic measures of storage and voiding and the severity of the dyspareunia, dyschezia and dysmenorrhea assessed on a self-reported 11-point numeric rating scale. The Wilcoxon signed rank and McNemar tests were used for statistical analyses (p < 0.05). RESULTS: We observed significant improvements in LUTS after the surgery with postoperative symptom-free probabilities in urgency (64.5%), daytime frequency (38.5%), and dysuria (87.1%). However, slow stream prevalence increased significantly postsurgery (p = 0.022), with a 20.5% risk of asymptomatic patients developing this symptom. Urodynamic responses varied; for instance, maximum cystometric capacity improved significantly (p = 0.004), while postvoiding residual worsened (p = 0.006). Significant worsening in postvoiding residual occurred in women with normal preoperative values (p = 0.002), with a 17.7% risk of normal values becoming abnormal. Compliance or maximum cystometric capacity not considered normal preoperatively showed significant improvements (p < 0.001), but the risk of normal values becoming abnormal after surgery was 14.5%. CONCLUSION: The minimally invasive nerve-sparing surgery for endometriosis excision shows improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms, urodynamics parameters and severity of pain. The majority of patients became asymptomatic in the postoperative period. When compared to the benefits of the patients' surgical treatment, particularly when considering the reduction of pain, the risks of the lower urinary tract treatment seem to be acceptable. The surgical intervention seems to be a safe alternative in patients with endometriosis, although studies with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings.

The AUA/SUFU guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this guideline is to provide evidence-based guidance to clinicians of all specialties on the evaluation, management, and treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder (OAB). The guideline informs the reader on valid diagnostic processes and provides an approach to selecting treatment options for patients with OAB through the shared decision-making process, which will maximize symptom control and quality of life, while minimizing adverse events and burden of disease. METHODS: An electronic search employing OVID was used to systematically search the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases, as well as the Cochrane Library, for systematic reviews and primary studies evaluating diagnosis and treatment of OAB from January 2013 to November 2023. Criteria for inclusion and exclusion of studies were based on the Key Questions and the populations, interventions, comparators, outcomes, timing, types of studies and settings (PICOTS) of interest. Following the study selection process, 159 studies were included and were used to inform evidence-based recommendation statements. RESULTS: This guideline produced 33 statements that cover the evaluation and diagnosis of the patient with symptoms suggestive of OAB; the treatment options for patients with OAB, including Noninvasive therapies, pharmacotherapy, minimally invasive therapies, invasive therapies, and indwelling catheters; and the management of patients with BPH and OAB. CONCLUSION: Once the diagnosis of OAB is made, the clinician and the patient with OAB have a variety of treatment options to choose from and should, through shared decision-making, formulate a personalized treatment approach taking into account evidence-based recommendations as well as patient values and preferences.

Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for prevention of postoperative urinary retention: A systematic review.

Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has been proposed for postoperative urinary retention (POUR). This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of TEAS in preventing POUR. Methods: Databases were searched until February 6, 2023. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about TEAS for preventing POUR were included. The primary concern was the incidence of POUR, with post-void residual urine volume as a secondary outcome. Results: Fourteen studies with 2865 participants were identified. TEAS reduced the incidence of POUR (RR = 0.44, 95%CI = 0.33 to 0.58, P < 0.00001) and decreased the post-void residual urine volume (MD = -75.41 mL, 95%CI = -118.76 to -32.06, P = 0.0007). The preventive effect on POUR was found in patients receiving anorectal, gynecologic, orthopedic and biliary surgery, but not urinary surgery. Dilatational- and continuous-wave TEAS had a great outcome in preventing POUR. Intraoperative TEAS, preoperative and intraoperative TEAS, and postoperative TEAS were beneficial, and TEAS was more beneficial when compared with sham TEAS and blank control. It is nevertheless difficult to rule out publication bias. Conclusions: TEAS could prevent POUR. Due to insufficient evidence, multicenter, large-sample and high-quality RCTs should be conducted. (Registration:INPLASY202320095).

The effect of botulinum toxin A in children with non-neurogenic therapy-refractory dysfunctional voiding - A systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: Dysfunctional voiding (DV) is a habitual voiding disorder caused by involuntary contraction or non-relaxation of the external urethral sphincter (EUS) during voiding. This contraction causes high post-void residuals (PVR), urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Various treatments for DV are available, but some children do not respond. Intersphincteric botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) may be a possible treatment for therapy-refractory children with DV. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the effects and safety of intersphincteric BTX-A as a treatment for therapy-refractory DV in children. METHODS: A systematic search in Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases was performed. Studies reporting on the usage of intersphincteric BTX-A as a treatment for DV in children were included. Data on PVR, maximum flow rate (Qmax), repeat injections and complications were extracted. RESULTS: From a total of 277 articles, five cohort studies were identified, reporting on 78 children with DV of whom 53 were female (68 %) and 25 were male (32 %). Sample sizes ranged from ten to twenty patients. Mean or median age at the time of intervention ranged from 8 to 10.5 years. Meta-analysis could not be performed due to lack of data. The narrative synthesis approach was therefore used to summarize the results. All studies showed significant decrease in PVR after BTX-A injection. Three studies showed a 33-69 % improvement on incontinence after BTX-A injection. Less UTIs were reported after treatment. A temporary increase in incontinence, UTIs and transitory numbness to the gluteus muscle were reported as side-effects. CONCLUSIONS: BTX-A could be a safe and effective treatment option for therapy-refractory DV in children by reducing PVR, UTIs and incontinence. Hereby, the synergistic effect of BTX-A and urotherapy should be emphasized in future management. Furthermore, this study identified gaps in current knowledge that are of interest for future research.

Disfunção vesical e intestinal na infância: abordagem multi-metodológica / Disfunción vésico-intestinal en la infancia: enfoque multimetodológico / Bladder and bowel dysfunction in childhood: multi-method approach

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o perfil sociodemográfico, o acesso e interesse em receber informações on-line sobre a disfunção vesical e intestinal, bem como compreender a vivência da família de crianças e adolescentes acometidos por essa disfunção. Métodos Trata-se de estudo multi-metodológico realizado em um ambulatório de Prática Avançada de Enfermagem em Uropediatria de um hospital de ensino da região centro-oeste do país. Resultados A vivência da família da criança com disfunção vesical e intestinal aponta para um impacto negativo no cotidiano podendo estar relacionado às condições sociodemográficas, a falta de conhecimento das famílias sobre os sintomas e aos estigmas associados à sua manifestação. Para tanto, o acesso a informações on-line apresenta-se como potencial ferramenta de apoio para melhorar a experiência da família da criança com os sintomas. Conclusão Os resultados expressam a caracterização sociodemográfica da criança e sua família e o acesso e interesse em receber informações pela internet sobre a disfunção vesical e intestinal, que podem ser importantes para a adesão e percepção de melhora nos sintomas refletindo na vivência familiar. Portanto, o enfermeiro que atua no contexto de cuidado em uropediatria precisa inovar em sua abordagem e implementar novas modalidades de assistência ou intervenções em saúde, principalmente por meio da incorporação de tecnologias baseadas na internet, visando à melhora da qualidade de vida tanto da família quanto da criança com disfunção vesical e intestinal.

Resumen Objetivo Describir el perfil sociodemográfico, el acceso y el interés en recibir información digital sobre la disfunción vésico-intestinal, así como comprender la vivencia de la familia de niños y adolescentes acometidos por esta disfunción. Métodos Se trata de un estudio multimetodológico realizado en consultorios externos de Práctica Avanzada de Enfermería en Urología Pediátrica de un hospital universitario de la región Centro-Oeste del país. Resultados La vivencia de la familia de niños con disfunción vésico-intestinal indica un impacto negativo en la cotidianidad, lo que puede estar relacionado con las condiciones sociodemográficas, la falta de conocimiento de las familias sobre los síntomas y los estigmas asociados a su manifestación. Para eso, el acceso a la información digital se presenta como una potencial herramienta de apoyo para mejorar la experiencia de la familia de niños con los síntomas. Conclusión Los resultados expresan la caracterización sociodemográfica de los niños y su familia y el acceso e interés en recibir información por internet sobre la disfunción vésico-intestinal, que puede ser importante para la adhesión y percepción de mejora de los síntomas y puede reflejarse en la vivencia familiar. Por lo tanto, los enfermeros que actúan en el contexto de cuidado en urología pediátrica necesitan innovar su enfoque e implementar nuevas modalidades de atención o intervenciones en salud, principalmente mediante la incorporación de tecnologías basadas en internet, con el objetivo de mejorar la calidad de vida tanto de la familia como de los niños con disfunción vésico-intestinal.

Abstract Objective To describe the sociodemographic profile, access and interest in receiving online information about bladder and bowel dysfunction as well as understand the experience of families of children and adolescents affected by this dysfunction. Methods This is a multi-methodological study carried out in an outpatient clinic of Advanced Nursing Practice in uropediatrics of a teaching hospital in midwestern Brazil. Results The experience of families of children with bladder and bowel dysfunction points to a negative impact on everyday life, which may be related to sociodemographic conditions, lack of knowledge of families about the symptoms and stigmas associated with its manifestation. To this end, access to online information is a potential support tool to improve the experience of children's families with the symptoms. Conclusion The results express children's sociodemographic characterization and their family and the access and interest in receiving information on the internet about bladder and bowel dysfunction, which may be important for compliance and perception of improvement in symptoms, reflecting on family experience. Therefore, nurses who work in the context of uropediatrics care need to innovate in their approach and implement new care modalities or health interventions, mainly through the incorporation of internet-based technologies, aimed at improving the quality of life of both the families and children with bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Enuresis and upper airway obstruction: BNP and ADH hormones behavior before and after airway surgery

ABSTRACT Introduction: Upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a common condition in all pediatric population, with a 27% prevalence. Primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) is a condition related to UAO in 8% to 47% of these children. The specific pathophysiological mechanism of this bond is not well understood. Some authors suggest a connection between brain natrituretic peptide (BNP) and anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) during sleep. The aim of this study was to evaluate hormone profile (ADH and BNP) and improvement in dry nights in a sample of children before and after surgical treatment of the UAO. Methods: This is a longitudinal prospective interventionist study in children, 5 to 14 years of age, with UAO and PMNE recruited in a specialty outpatient clinic. Children presenting UAO and PMNE were evaluated with a 30-day dry night diary and blood samples were collected to evaluate ADH and BNP before and after upper airway surgery. Data were analyzed prior to surgery and 90-120 days after surgery. Results: Twenty-one children with a mean age of 9.7 years were included. Mean BNP before surgery was 116.5 ± 126.5 pg/mL and 156.2 ± 112.3 pg/mL after surgery (p<0.01). Mean ADH was 5.8 ± 3.2 pg/mL and 14.6 ± 35.4 before and after surgery, respectively (p=0.26). The percentage of dry nights went from 32.3 ± 24.7 before surgery to 75.4 ± 33.4 after surgery (p<0.01). Conclusion: Surgery for airway obstruction contributed to an increase in BNP without increasing ADH. A total of 85.8% of the children presented partial or complete improvement of their enuresis.

Evaluation of female overactive bladder using urodynamics: relationship with female voiding dysfunction

ABSTRACTPurpose:To investigate the role of urodynamic study (UDS) in female patients with overactive bladder (OAB) analyzing the relationship between OAB symptoms and female voiding dysfunction (FVD).Materials and Methods:We analyzed the clinical and urodynamic data of 163 women with OAB symptoms. OAB symptoms were categorized as dry and wet. FVD was described as detrusor underactivity (DUA), which was defined as a maximum flow rate (Qmax) of ≤15mL/s associated with a detrusor pressure at Qmax (PdetQmax) of ≤20cmH2O, along with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), which was defined as a Qmax of ≤15mL/s with a PdetQmax of >20cmH2O. Clinical and urodynamic results were compared between patients with dry and wet symptoms and between those with and without FVD.Results:78 (47.9%) had dry, and 85 (52.1%) had wet symptoms. The entire group had a relatively low Qmax (15.1±6.6mL/s) and relatively high number of BOO (42.9%, 70/163) and DUA (8.6%, 14/163). A significantly higher number of patients with wet symptoms had detrusor overactivity compared to those with dry, as detected by the UDS (p<0.05). No significant differences were found in BOO and DUA number between dry and wet groups. Further, the international prostate symptom score did not different significantly between patients with and without FVD.Conclusion:A significant number of women with OAB had voiding dysfunction. However, the OAB symptoms themselves were not useful for predicting the presence of FVD. Therefore, UDS may be necessary for accurate diagnosis in women with OAB symptoms.

Urinary Symptoms and Urodynamics Findings in Patients with Friedreich's Ataxia

Purpose To assess the prevalence of LUTS, urinary tract and urodynamics changes in patients with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), the most common form of hereditary ataxia. Materials and Methods This study evaluated 258 patients with genetically confirmed diagnoses of FA. Of the patients, 158 responded to a questionnaire which assessed their urinary symptoms. Patients with clinical changes underwent renal function examinations, ultrasound, and urodynamic studies (UDS). Results The sample analyzed showed that 82% of the patients complained of LUTS, although only 22% related the symptoms with quality of life impairment. Twenty eight (18%) of them agreed to undergo urodynamic evaluation. Urgency was the most common symptom. The exam was normal in 4 (14%) and detrusor underactivity was the most common finding. 14% (4 patients) presented with dilatation of the upper urinary tract at ultrasound scans. None of them had creatinine alterations. Conclusions LUTS was found in a large percentage of patients with FA, but only a few related it to their quality of life impairment. Although creatinine levels was normal in this sample, some patients may show upper urinary tract abnormalities, with deserves close observation and proper care. .

Diagnóstico de enfermagem Eliminação urinária prejudicada em pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus / Nursing diagnosis "Altered urinary elimination" in persons with Diabetes Mellitus / Diagnóstico de enfermería "Eliminación urinaria alterada" en personas con Diabetes Mellitus

Estudo exploratório descritivo com o objetivo de descrever os diagnósticos de enfermagem em pessoas com diabetes mellitus que apresentaram diagnóstico de enfermagem Eliminação urinária prejudicada. Os dados foram obtidos através do exame físico e a técnica de entrevista dirigida. Após a coleta de dados, procedeu-se a identificação dos diagnósticos de enfermagem nomeados de acordo com a Taxonomia II da NANDA, utilizando o processo de raciocínio diagnóstico de Risner. Das 31 pessoas entrevistadas, identificou-se 10 (32 por cento) sujeitos que apresentaram o diagnóstico de enfermagem eliminação urinária prejudicada. Conhecer os fatores relacionados e as caracteristicas definidoras desse diagnóstico possibilita que o enfermeiro trace intervenções de enfermagem que preservem a função renal, e consequentemente a nefropatia diabética.

This is a exploratory descriptive study, to identify and describe the nursing diagnoses in people with diabetes mellitus and nursing diagnosis Urinary elimination altered. Data were collected by the researcher using the technique of physical examination and interview addressed. After collecting data, it is the identification of the nursing diagnoses appointed according to the NANDA Taxonomy II, using Risner's reasoning diagnostic process. Interviews of 31 persons, it was 10 (32 percent) subjects who had the nursing diagnosis of impaired urinary elimination. Know the related factors and defining characteristics of this diagnosis allows the nurse trace of nursing interventions to preserve renal function, and hence to diabetic nephropathy.

Estudio de tipo exploratorio para identificar y describir los diagnósticos de enfermería en personas con diabetes mellitus y Eliminación urinaria alterada. Los datos fueron recolectados por el investigador mediante la técnica de entrevista y examen físico requerido. Después de recoger los datos, es la identificación de los diagnósticos de enfermería designado de acuerdo con la taxonomía NANDA II, mediante el proceso del razonamiento diagnóstico de Risner. Fue entrevistados 31 personas, fue identificado de 10 (32 por ciento) los sujetos que tenían el diagnóstico de enfermería de perjudicar la eliminación urinaria. Conozca los factores relacionados con la definición y características de este diagnóstico permite localizar a la enfermera de intervenciones de enfermería para preservar la función renal y, por ende, a la nefropatía diabética.

Voiding dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis: a large scale retrospective analysis

PURPOSE: To assess the outcome of urologic evaluation in patients with voiding dysfunction due to multiple sclerosis (MS) and to determine the relationship between urological and neurological parameters of these patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 249 consecutive patients (162 female and 87 male) with MS who were referred to our clinic between 1991 and 2006, with a median time of 4 years (range 3 months to 26 years) of MS onset. Data was analyzed with respect to patient demographics and findings of initial evaluation. Lower urinary tract symptoms were evaluated by Boyarsky symptom index. RESULTS: All patients except 13 had lower urinary tract symptoms and 70 percent manifested mixed symptoms. Total, storage and voiding symptom scores correlated with expanded disability status scale scores (p < 0.05). Twelve patients (5 percent) had abnormal upper urinary tract. Ultrasound findings of lower urinary tract were abnormal in 12 patients (5 percent). No demographic parameters were associated with abnormal findings of upper urinary tract on univariate analysis. Urodynamic evaluation of 75 patients (30.1 percent) revealed detrusor overactivity with or without detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia in 56 (75 percent). No correlation was found between urodynamic diagnosis and upper tract deterioration and urinary symptom scores (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of mixed symptoms in patients with MS is higher than storage or voiding symptoms alone. Although detrusor overactivity and detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia were the most common urodynamic diagnoses, upper urinary tract deterioration was rare in our series.

Equivalência conceitual, de itens e semântica da versão brasileira do instrumento Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System (DVSS) para avaliação de disfunção do trato urinário inferior em crianças / Conceptual, item, and semantic equivalence of the Brazilian version of the Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System (DVSS) instrument for evaluating lower urinary tract dysfunction in children

Investiga-se a equivalência conceitual, de itens e semântica entre o instrumento Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System (DVSS), utilizado para avaliar a disfunção funcional do trato urinário inferior em crianças, concebido em inglês e uma versão em português. Na primeira etapa realizou-se a avaliação da equivalência conceitual e de itens, seguida de duas traduções do instrumento original para o português. Na segunda etapa foram realizadas 63 entrevistas, com crianças de 3 a 10 anos e responsáveis, e modificação de itens segundo dificuldades de interpretação. Na terceira etapa foi realizada a retradução do instrumento em português para o inglês e avaliação da equivalência semântica. Na quarta etapa, a versão pré-teste foi aplicada em vinte duplas de crianças de 3 a 10 anos e responsáveis. Apresenta-se o instrumento em português com equivalência conceitual, de itens e semântica. Sugere-se que a aplicação do DVSS seja realizada por meio de entrevista por profissional treinado e não baseada em autopreenchimento como proposto no instrumento original.

This article investigates the conceptual, item, and semantic equivalence between the Dysfunctional Voiding Scoring System (DVSS) originally developed in English and a Portuguese-language version for use in Brazil. The instrument is used to evaluate lower urinary tract dysfunction in children. The first stage evaluated the conceptual and item equivalence, followed by two independent translations of the original instrument into Portuguese. In the second stage, 63 individuals were interviewed and items were modified according to difficulties in interpretation. In the third stage, the Portuguese instrument was back-translated into English, and the semantic equivalence was evaluated, based on referential and general (connotative) meaning. In the fourth stage, the pre-test version of the instrument was applied to 20 individuals from the target population. The Portuguese version of the instrument is presented with conceptual, item, and semantic equivalence. Nevertheless, unlike the original instrument, DVSS information collection was more adequate for the Brazilian population when performed through interviews as compared to self-applied questionnaires.

Distúrbios miccionais em pacientes com doença de parkinson: associação entre parâmetros clínicos e urodinâmicos / Voiding disfunction in patients with parkinson's disease: association between clinical and urodynamic parameters

Introdução e Objetivos: Distúrbios miccionais são freqüentes em pacientes com doença de Parkinson, mas sua associação com parâmetros como idade do paciente, gênero, gravidade do comprometimento neurológico e duração da doença não é bem conhecida. Neste estudo, avaliamos prevalência e características dos sintomas miccionais em pacientes com doença de Parkinson e examinamos sua associação com parâmetros clínicos com potencial impacto sobre a disfunção miccional. MÉTODOS: Avaliamos prospectivamente 110 pacientes, incluindo 84 homens (76,4%) e 26 mulheres (23,6%), com idade média de 61,8 ± 9,6 anos. Os critérios de inclusão foram doença de Parkinson idiopática e idade acima de 40 anos. Pacientes com outras doenças neurológicas, história de cirurgia e radioterapia pélvica foram excluídos. A duração média da doença foi 12,3 ± 7,2 anos. O comprometimento neurológico foi avaliado pelas escalas Hoehn-Yahr (HY) e Escala Unificada de Avaliação da Doença de Parkinson (UPDRS). Os sintomas miccionais foram avaliados pelo questionário da Sociedade Internacional de Continência para Homens, incluindo uma questão de qualidade de vida relacionada a sintomas miccionais. Consideramos sintomáticos os pacientes que queriam tratamento para sua disfunção miccional. Estes foram avaliados com análise de urina, creatinina sérica, PSA, ultra-sonografia do aparelho urinário e urodinâmica. Avaliamos a associação da disfunção miccional com idade, gênero, tempo de duração da doença, grau de comprometimento neurológico, impacto na qualidade de vida e achados urodinâmicos. RESULTADOS: A avaliação neurológica demonstrou média de 3,0 ± 0,8 na escala de HY e 70,0 ± 31,1 na escala de UPDRS. A média do escore miccional foi de 11,9 ± 9,3 e os sintomas mais comuns foram noctúria em 89 (80,9%) pacientes, urgência em 40 (36,3%) e aumento da freqüência miccional em 39 (35,4%) pacientes. A duração média dos sintomas miccionais foi de 3,8 ± 3,4 anos. A prevalência da disfunção miccional aumentou...

Introdution and Objectives: Voiding dysfunction often occurs in patients with Parkinsons disease, but its association with patients age, gender, degree of neurological impairment, and disease duration is not fully known. In this study, we assessed the prevalence and characteristics of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with Parkinson's disease and examined their association with those clinical parameters that could have an impact on voiding dysfunction. METHODS: We prospectively evaluated 110 patients, of which 84 were men (76.4%) and 26 were women (23.6%), with a mean age of 61.8 ± 9.6 years. The inclusion criteria were: idiopathic Parkinsons disease and age > 40 years. Patients with other neurological diseases and history of pelvic surgery and radiotherapy were excluded. Mean duration of the disease was 12.3 ± 7.2 years. The neurological impairment was assessed by the Hoehn-Yahr scale (HY) and the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Lower urinary tract symptoms were assessed by the International Continence Society male questionnaire, which included a question about quality of life related to LUTS. Those patients who wanted to be treated for their voiding dysfunction were considered as symptomatic. They underwent urine analysis, serum creatinine measurement, PSA, urinary tract imaging and urodynamic study. We examined the association between voiding dysfunction and age, gender, disease duration, degree of neurological impairment, impact on quality of life, and urodynamic findings. RESULTS: The neurological assessment showed a mean HY score of 3.0 ± 0.8 and a mean UPDRS score of 70.0 ± 31.1. Mean LUTS score was 11.9 ± 9.3, and the most prevalent symptoms were nocturia in 89 (80.9%) patients, urgency in 40 (36.3%), and frequency in 39 (35.4%). Mean duration of LUTS was 3.8 ± 3.4 years. The prevalence of voiding dysfunction increased significantly with the degree of neurological impairment, but not with patients age or disease...