Diagnosing detrusor sphincter dyssynergia in the neurological patient

BJU Int. 2012 Apr:109 Suppl 3:31-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11042.x.

Abstract

Detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) is variant of neurogenic bladder dysfunction caused by suprasacral neurological abnormalities and may be associated with serious complications if unrecognised. This paper focuses on the clinical features as well as challenges and limitations in the diagnosis of DSD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electromyography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Physical Examination / methods*
  • Pressure
  • Urethra / physiopathology*
  • Urinary Bladder / physiopathology*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / physiopathology
  • Urodynamics*