Urethral sensitivity in incontinent women

AC Kinn, BY Nilsson - European urology, 2005 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES:: The aim of this study was to ascertain whether frequent voiding and urge
incontinence are associated with supersensitivity to electrical stimulation in the posterior …

Urethral sensory threshold and urethro-anal reflex latency in continent women

GA Cavalcanti, H Bruschini, GM Manzano… - … Urology and Nephrology, 2007 - Springer
Aims of study The sensory evaluation of the lower urinary tract is summarized in the bladder
proprioceptive sensitivity during cystometry. Experimental studies suggest that abnormalities …

Aging and overactive bladder may be associated with loss of urethral sensation in women

K Kenton, L Lowenstein, J Simmons… - … : Official Journal of the …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To compare current perception thresholds (CPT) in the urethra and bladder of women
with idiopathic overactive bladder to asymptomatic controls. Methods Women with≥ 1 urge …

Mucosal sensory threshold of urinary bladder and urethra measured electrically

H Kiesswetter - Urologia Internationalis, 1977 - karger.com
Urodynamic investigation consists of evaluation of detrusor stretch responses, muscle
strength and motor activities. The electrosensitivity test is the only method to evaluate …

Current perception threshold evaluation of the female urethra

K Kenton, E Fuller, JT Benson - International Urogynecology Journal, 2003 - Springer
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of the current perception threshold
(CPT) evaluation in the female urethra. Women without LUT dysfunction underwent CPT …

Current perception thresholds in the lower urinary tract: sine‐and square‐wave currents studied in young healthy volunteers

K De Laet, S De Wachter… - … and Urodynamics: Official …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Aims To establish normative current perception threshold (CPT) values with neuroselective
sine‐wave current in the lower urinary tract and to compare these values with square‐wave …

Urethral and bladder current perception thresholds: normative data in women

K Kenton, J Simmons, MP FitzGerald, L Lowenstein… - The Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Given increased evidence of sensory dysfunction in lower urinary tract
pathology, we determined normative current perception threshold values in the lower urinary …

Can the sensory threshold toward electrical stimulation be used to quantify the subjective perception of bladder filling? A study in young healthy volunteers

S De Wachter, JJ Wyndaele - Urology, 2001 - Elsevier
Objectives. To evaluate whether electrosensation can be used as a quantitative
measurement for the sensations felt during bladder distension. Methods. A total of 48 …

Urethral retro‐resistance pressure: A new clinical measure of urethral function

M Slack, M Tracey, K Hunsicker… - … : Official Journal of …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Aims The urethral retro‐resistance pressure (URP) is a new retrograde measurement of
urethral function. URP is the pressure required to achieve and maintain an open sphincter …

Changes in urethral resistance in the presence of detrusor activity

C Chaliha, GA Digesu, S Salvatore… - International …, 2006 - Springer
This was a prospective study performed at two tertiary referral teaching hospitals. The aim of
our study was to investigate changes in urethral resistance with the bladder full compared to …