Abstract
Underactive bladder (UAB) is an important and complex urological condition resulting from the urodynamic finding of detrusor underactivity. It can manifest in a wide range of lower urinary tract symptoms, from voiding to storage complaints, and can overlap with other conditions, including overactive bladder and bladder outlet obstruction. However, UAB continues to be poorly understood and inadequately researched. In this article, we review the contemporary literature pertaining to recent advances in defining, understanding, and managing UAB.
Highlights
Underactive bladder (UAB) is an important urological condition that can manifest with a range of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), including reduced urinary flow rate and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying because of an increased post-void residual (PVR) volume
The single randomised placebo-controlled trial of Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) for urinary retention showed that 69% of patients with implants eliminated catheterisation at 6 months and that an additional 14% had more than 50% reduction in volume per catheterisation; successful results were seen in 83% versus 9% in the control group[50]
The recent proliferation of research into the condition has increased our understanding of the clinical symptoms and potential future therapies
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