A comparison of urodynamic findings between patients with complete and incomplete traumatic spinal cord injuries

Spinal cord injuries can lead to urinary system problems, including neurogenic bladder, a major cause of illness and death. If untreated, it can lead to complications like infections and kidney failure. This study compares bladder function, using urodynamic tests, in patients with complete versus incomplete spinal cord injuries. The goal is to see if testing is equally important in both groups. The study found no significant differences in bladder function between the two groups. This suggests that even if a patient with an incomplete injury seems better, they still need urodynamic testing.

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  No statistically significant difference was found in maximum cystometric capacity (MCC) between complete and incomplete SCI patients.
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  There was no significant difference in the frequency of low-compliance detrusor or bladder storage and emptying disorders between the two groups.
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  Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) was the most frequently recommended method for bladder emptying in both groups after urodynamic studies.