Publications by authors named "D Vaganee"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on how pelvic floor muscle (PFM) responses during sacral neuromodulation (SNM) programming could enhance the treatment of patients with overactive bladder or urinary retention.
- It involved 64 women, with a success rate of 80%, and measured the relationship between sensory and motor thresholds and treatment outcomes.
- The results indicated that lower motor thresholds and specific PFM response amplitudes were linked to better treatment improvement, suggesting that monitoring these factors could optimize therapy delivery.
Objectives: This study aimed to characterize the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) motor response provoked during sacral neuromodulation (SNM) lead placement, determining its utility in improving therapy delivery.
Materials And Methods: A prospective pilot study (January 2018-September 2021) was performed including patients with overactive bladder or nonobstructive urinary retention-a very homogeneous group without any medical history interfering with bladder function-who underwent SNM. An external pulse generator was connected for three weeks.
Aims: Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a well-accepted, minimally invasive modality for patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Successful response to SNM is defined as at least 50% improvement in key symptoms, evaluated in a bladder diary (BD). BDs provide much useful information on bladder behavior during daily life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess the evolution of the Testicular Atrophy Index (TAI) in adolescent boys with and without a left varicocele with special attention for the currently postulated cut-off value of 20%.
Subjects And Methods: During 2015-2019, 364 adolescent boys aged 11-16 years were recruited. Genital examination and scrotal ultrasonography were repeatedly performed (≥4 month intervals).
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the neurophysiological basis behind troubleshooting in sacral neuromodulation (SNM). Close follow-up of SNM patients with program parameter optimization has proven to be paramount by restoring clinical efficacy and avoiding surgical revision.
Materials And Methods: A total of 34 successful SNM patients (28 overactive bladder wet, six nonobstructive urinary retention) with an implantable pulse generator were included.