Neurophysiology of the Striated Urethral Sphincter in Multiple Sclerosis
Authors:
- K. NagendranKNK. Nagendran
- B. LeckyBLB. Lecky
- C. R. ChappleCCC. R. Chapple
- R. S. KirbyRKR. S. Kirby
- Clare J. FowlerCFClare J. Fowler
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Urology
- Vol. 68 (1) , 81-88
Abstract
Summary Urethrovesical dysfunction is common in patients with multiple sclerosis. We present the results of urodynamic and neurophysiological studies in a series of 24 patients with multiple sclerosis associated with urinary symptoms. Urethral sphincter electromyography showed only minor abnormalities but studies of central conduction demonstrated abnormal sensory conduction in 88% and abnormal motor conduction in 80% of the patients studied. These abnormalities of central conduction correlated well with the urodynamic findings.Keywords
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