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01-09-2012 | Original Article

Evidence of a functional effect of transient transurethral catheterization on micturition in women

Authors: Anne M. Suskind, Phillip P. Smith

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of transient catheterization on uroflow parameters.

Methods

Consenting women (ages 18–90) provided an uninstrumented uroflow pre- and post-indicated in urodynamic procedures. Voided volume, Qmax, and Qave were recorded for both uninstrumented uroflows. Uroflow curves were classified as “normal” or “abnormal.” Pre- and post-urodynamic uroflow data were compared.

Results

Thirty-five patients were included in the study. There was a statistically significant decrease in Qave from the pre- to the post-urodynamic uroflows from 14.71 to 10.55 ml/s (p = 0.012). Additionally, 28.6% of uroflow tracing patterns changed from “normal” to “abnormal,” whereas only one (2.9%) changed from “abnormal” to “normal” (p = 0.031).

Conclusions

This study showed a degradative effect of transient catheterization on uroflow parameters, suggesting that catheterization may cause more than simply a passive obstructive effect. Urethral stimulation due to catheterization may perturb detrusor urethral function, altering voiding and possibly filling performance.

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Title: Evidence of a functional effect of transient transurethral catheterization on micturition in women
Authors: Anne M. Suskind
Phillip P. Smith
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1646-2

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Evidence of a functional effect of transient transurethral catheterization on micturition in women

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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