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01-05-2009 | Original Article

Effect of prolapse repair on voiding and the relationship to overactive bladder and detrusor overactivity

Authors: Maya Basu, Jonathan Duckett

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study was to assess whether prolapse repair affects voiding and whether this results in the resolution of overactive bladder syndrome (OAB).

Methods

Forty women with OAB and detrusor overactivity together with anterior wall prolapse who underwent a repair between 2003 and 2007 were studied. Each woman was assessed pre-operatively and post-operatively with a clinical assessment and cystometry. Patients were divided into those who experienced resolution of their OAB symptoms and those with persistent OAB symptoms. Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test was used to assess any change in flow rates between these groups.

Results

Resolution of OAB was associated with a significant increase (p = 0.049) in the maximum flow rate.

Conclusion

Improvement in voiding function may be important in symptom resolution in women with OAB and prolapse.

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Title: Effect of prolapse repair on voiding and the relationship to overactive bladder and detrusor overactivity
Authors: Maya Basu
Jonathan Duckett
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0807-z

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Effect of prolapse repair on voiding and the relationship to overactive bladder and detrusor overactivity

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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