Brain activation in response to bladder filling in healthy adults: An activation likelihood estimation meta‐analysis of neuroimaging studies

NG Arya, SJ Weissbart, S Xu… - Neurourology and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aims Recent studies have used different neuroimaging techniques and identified various
brain regions that are activated during bladder filling. However, there is a lack of consensus …

Functional magnetic resonance imaging with concurrent urodynamic testing identifies brain structures involved in micturition cycle in patients with multiple sclerosis

R Khavari, C Karmonik, M Shy, S Fletcher… - The Journal of urology, 2017 - Elsevier
Purpose Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, which is common in patients with
multiple sclerosis, has a significant impact on quality of life. In this study we sought to …

Non‐invasive characterization of real‐time bladder sensation using accelerated hydration and a novel sensation meter: an initial experience

AS Nagle, JE Speich, SG De Wachter… - Neurourology and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Aims The purpose of this investigation was to develop a non‐invasive, objective, and
unprompted method to characterize real‐time bladder sensation. Methods Volunteers with …

Brain activity on fMRI associated with urinary bladder filling in patients with a complete spinal cord injury

J Krhut, J Tintera, K Bilkova, P Holy… - Neurourology and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Objective Patients with complete spinal cord injury (SCI) may maintain some perception of
bladder fullness. The aim of the study was to evaluate brain activation arising from …

Protocol for a prospective observational study of cortical lower urinary tract control changes following intradetrusor injection of botulinum toxin-A in patients with …

RA Elizondo, C Karmonik, TB Boone, R Khavari - BMJ open, 2017 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a severe debilitating disease that affects patients'
quality of life. Up to 90% of patients with MS will develop lower urinary tract dysfunction …

Physiology of micturition

S Tyagi, P Tyagi, N Yoshimura… - Textbook of Female …, 2017 - taylorfrancis.com
Micturition describes a dynamic process that alternates between phases of storage and
expulsion of urine stored in the urinary bladder. The storage phase typically extends for …

Using Advanced Imaging Including MRI to Detect Voiding Dysfunction in Neurogenic Bladder and Fowler Syndrome

H Vigneswaran, N Abhyankar, E Kocjancic - Current Bladder Dysfunction …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The diagnosis of neurogenic bladder typically involves invasive
urodynamic testing; however, recent literature has shown the utility in advanced functional …