Urodynamic Management of Neurogenic Bladder in Spinal Cord Injury

摘要

Background: A spinal cord injury is devastating and produces profound changes in the life style of the individual and his family.It is difficult to predict bladder and sphincter behaviour on the basis of clinical somatic neurological deficits.Methods: A prospective study of 100 spinal cord injury patients was conducted to establish a bladder management protocol. Theurodynamic variables were assessed frequently. Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC) along with antimuscarinic drugs wasinstituted and response monitored. Nonresponders were offered Intradetrusor Botulinum toxin.Result: Spinal shock lasted for upto six months and only 8% could be converted to CIC during the acute phase. A total of 82%patients underwent three to four urodynamic studies which revealed an increase in cystometric capacity and a decrease in themaximum detrusor pressures. This lowered the incidence 'of incontinence episodes and prevented upper urinary tract damage.Botulinum toxin provided only temporary relief.Conclusion: Aggressive management of neurogenic bladder (NB) dysfunction is a crucial component of the rehabilitation programmefor spinal cord injury patients. Repeated urodynamic studies are an essential aid in managing the evolving nature of the bladderdysfunction. Meticulous bladder management protocol can prevent upper urinary tract complications.