The standardisation of terminology of lower urinary tract function

Detrusor instability and low compliance may represent different levels of disturbance in peripheral feedback control of the micturition reflex

“…Despite ever increasing complexity involving the influence of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems [de Groat and Saum, 1976], it is known that below a certain pressure threshold, activation of parasympathetic efferents is ineffective, and above which, parasympathetic discharge to the bladder can be evoked following electrical stimulation of afferents in the pelvic nerves [Morrison, 1990]. In patients without neurological damage, detrusor instability (DI) is a major cause of urine loss in the female [Abrams et al, 1988]. DI is diagnosed by detection of a phasic pressure rise during cystometry.…”

Bladder Biofeedback for the Treatment of Refractory Sensory Urgency in Adults

“…In 3 patients normal sen sation and normal bladder capacity were found (400 «700 ml). No detrusor overactivity was seen in any patient [4].…”

Electromyography Usefulness in Diagnosis of Functional Status of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women with Urinary Incontinence

“…Introduction 1.1 Stress urinary incontinence 1.1.1 Definition, epidemiology and economic impact Urinary incontinence has been defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as the involuntary leakage of urine through the urethra, objectively demonstrable and of such magnitude that it entails a social or hygienic problem (International-Continence-Society 1977;Abrahams, Blaivas et al 1988). It makes up a significant morbidity, affecting the social and occupational life with repercussions for the psychological, physical and sexual health of the woman .…”