Management of neurogenic bladder dysfunctions following acute traumatic cervical central cord syndrome (incomplete tetraplegia) [proceedings].

Abstract

Based on the experience to date with central cord syndrome, most or all of the following conditions should be present before considering transurethral sphincterotomy: (1) minimal neurological recovery within 6 months of injury; (2) four plus spasticity in patients over the age of 50 years; (3) prolonged intermittent catheterisation over 6 months, with persistent residual urine over 300 ml; (4) persistent and repeated use of diazepam, dantrolene sodium to control pelvic floor spasticity; (5) demonstrable detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia.

• Authors: I Perkash
• Journal: Paraplegia (Paraplegia) Vol. 15 Issue 1 Pg. 21-37 (May 1977) ISSN: 0031-1758 [Print] England
• PMID: 896253 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Bacteriuria (complications)
• Cervical Vertebrae (injuries)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Radiography
• Spinal Cord Injuries (complications)
• Syndrome
• Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic (diagnostic imaging, etiology, therapy)
• Urinary Catheterization