Neurophysiology of the striated urethral sphincter in multiple sclerosis

Br J Urol. 1991 Jul;68(1):81-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1991.tb15261.x.

Abstract

Urethrovesical dysfunction is common in patients with multiple sclerosis. We present the results of urodynamic and neurophysiological studies in a series of 24 patients with multiple sclerosis associated with urinary symptoms. Urethral sphincter electromyography showed only minor abnormalities but studies of central conduction demonstrated abnormal sensory conduction in 88% and abnormal motor conduction in 80% of the patients studied. These abnormalities of central conduction correlated well with the urodynamic findings.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electromyography
  • Evoked Potentials / physiology
  • Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis / physiopathology*
  • Urethra / innervation
  • Urethra / physiopathology*
  • Urination Disorders / etiology
  • Urination Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Urodynamics / physiology