[Physical and psychological comorbidities of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome].

Compared with the healthy population, patients diagnosed with IC/BPS have a higher risk of developing further pain syndromes. Common comorbidities include endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, migraine, anxiety, multiple chemical sensitivity and autoimmune diseases. Chronic pain may lead to depression, which often results in social isolation.

Sensation of Cold during the Ice Water Test Corresponds to the Perception of Pain during Botulinum Toxin Bladder Wall Injections.

Aims: To investigate the association of bladder cold sensation (BCS) during the ice water test (IWT) and pain perception when botulinum toxin injections (BTI) are administered into the bladder wall.

Material And Methods: In 86 patients with idiopathic overactive bladder, the BCS during the IWT was investigated. Patients were divided into 2 groups: with and without BCS.

[Bipolar stimulation may improve the efficacy of the percutaneous nerve evaluation test of sacral neuromodulation].

 This study evaluates the hypothesis that bipolar stimulation of the S3 and S4 sacral roots may enhance the efficacy of the percutaneous nerve evaluation (PNE) test.  In this case-control-study, we enrolled 43 patients undergoing bipolar PNE and 57 controls undergoing unipolar PNE. For bipolar PNE, four test electrodes were placed at the bilateral S3 and S4 roots.

A standard for terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes: A report from the chronic pelvic pain working group of the international continence society.

Aims: Terms used in the field of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) are poorly defined and often confusing. An International Continence Society (ICS) Standard for Terminology in chronic pelvic pain syndromes (CPPS) has been developed with the aim of improving diagnosis and treatment of patients affected by chronic pelvic pain syndromes. The standard aims to facilitate research, enhance therapy development and support healthcare delivery, for healthcare providers, and patients.

Sacral nerve stimulation for refractory overactive bladder in the elderly population.

Purpose: We determined the long-term outcome of sacral nerve stimulation for refractory overactive bladder in the elderly population.

Materials And Methods: We performed a prospective longitudinal study to better characterize the outcome of sacral nerve stimulation in female patients 70 years old or older with refractory overactive bladder. Demographic and perioperative data were recorded.

Incidence and predictors of complications with sacral neuromodulation.

Objectives: To determine the incidence and predictors of complications with sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).

Methods: A prospective, longitudinal analysis of all patients treated with SNS was performed to define the incidence of complications and identify the predictors of these adverse events (AEs). All patients underwent staged SNS placement with the InterStim device for treatment of refractory voiding dysfunction.

Short-term efficacy of botulinum toxin a for refractory overactive bladder in the elderly population.

Purpose: We determined the efficacy of intravesical botulinum toxin A injection for refractory overactive bladder in elderly patients.

Materials And Methods: Patients 75 years or older with refractory urinary urgency were prospectively evaluated and offered treatment of symptoms with botulinum toxin A. A voiding log was obtained and urodynamics were performed before treatment.