A pilot study assessing average detrusor pressure garnered from area under a urodynamic curve: Evaluation of clinical outcomes.

Introduction: The management of neurogenic bladder mostly relies on urodynamic studies; however, several studies have shown low interobserver reproducibility. The aim of this study was to evaluate if a new objective cystometric parameter was superior to other cystometric measures.

Patients And Methods: A new parameter (pressure adjusted area under curve ratio, PAUC) was formulated from the ratio of area under the cystometry curve to a DLPP-adjusted total area (A).

Magnetic resonance image connectivity analysis provides evidence of central nervous system mode of action for parasacral transcutaneous electro neural stimulation - A pilot study.

Introduction: Parasacral transcutaneous electriconeural stimulation (pTENS) is a common treatment modality for patients with overactive bladder (OAB). Its mechanism of effectiveness has yet to be elucidated. Recent studies with fMRI in adults with implanted sacral nerve stimulators impute its effectiveness on changes in the brain involving the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and prefrontal cortex (PFC).