Background The superior hypogastric plexus (SHP) is an autonomic plexus, located
ventrally to the abdominal aorta and its bifurcation, innervating pelvic viscera. It is classically …

Purpose Although recent literature provides increasing evidence concerning urinary bladder
innervation by vagal afferents, the functional aspects and the conditions at which these …

Background: The involvement of the vagus nerve in the supraspinal neural circuits that
control the urinary bladder function, especially during pathological conditions, became …

Purpose Many studies have demonstrated the convergence of vagal inputs into brainstem
centers with inputs from the urinary bladder and colon, as well as the convergence of vagal …

The cross talk between external genitalia and urinary bladder could be used as part of
management to certain pathological conditions affecting urinary bladder. Since urinary …

The coexistence of different visceral pathologies in patients suffering from irritable bowel
syndrome, interstitial cystitis, and other pathologies, necessitates the study of these …

The co-occurrence of multiple pathologies in the pelvic viscera in the same patient, such as,
irritable bowel syndrome and interstitial cystitis, indicates the complexity of viscero-visceral …

The integrative function of vagal nerves in urinary bladder activity in rats with and without
intravesical noxious stimulation. Introduction & Objectives: There is no evidence that vagal …

Purpose The global prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) is estimated at 11.8%. Despite
existing treatment options such as sacral neuromodulation, a substantial number of patients …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a significant public health concern that leaves patients with a
multitude of life-long disabilities. Major complications of SCI apart from paralysis, include …