Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8770115 | Asian Journal of Urology | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Underactive bladder (UAB) is a voiding disorder which generates disabling lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to the inability to produce an effective voiding contraction sufficient to empty the bladder. The underlying abnormality, that is usually appreciated when performing urodynamic studies, has been defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as detrusor underactivity (DUA). DUA is a common yet under-researched bladder dysfunction. The prevalence of DUA in different patient groups suggests that multiple aetiologies are implicated. Currently there is no effective therapeutic approach to treat this condition. An improved understanding of the underlying mechanisms is needed to facilitate the development of new advances in treatment. The purpose of this review is to discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, common causes and risk factors potentially leading to DUA; to aid in the appropriate diagnosis of DUA to potentially improve treatment outcomes.
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Authors
Reem Aldamanhori, Nadir I. Osman, Christopher R. Chapple,