Impact of electrostimulation of neurovascular bundles and pudendal nerves on the membranous urethra in male rabbits

The Journal of Urology
C van der HorstK P Juenemann

Abstract

The pathophysiology of post-prostatectomy incontinence is supposed to be multifactorial. The impact of the neurovascular bundles on sphincter function is still under debate. We clarified the impact of cavernous nerves function on the MU. We compared MU pressure responses in male rabbits following electrophysiological stimulation trials on the neurovascular bundles vs pudendal nerve stimulation. Six male Chinchilla Bastard rabbits were included in this study. Pudendal and cavernous nerve branches were exposed bilaterally in all animals. Randomized electrostimulation of pudendal nerve fibers and the cavernous nerves, as confirmed by erection,) were done using a biphasic signal form of 0.3 mA for 200 microseconds. Stimulation frequency was changed in a randomized pattern from 10 to 40 Hz. Changes in MU pressure were measured urodynamically via a transurethral microtip catheter placed in the MU. Stimulation responses of the 2 nerve structures were compared. Mean baseline pressure in the MU without stimulation was 23 cm H(2)O (range 20 to 25) in all animals. During unilateral pudendal stimulation the mean pressure response increased highly significantly to 33, 43, 59 and 60 cm H(2)O at 10, 20, 30 and 40 Hz, respectively (p <0.005). ...Continue Reading

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Feb 14, 2007·Der Urologe. Ausg. A·C van der HorstP M Braun
Nov 30, 2012·Neurourology and Urodynamics·Seong Ho LeeWilliam D Steers

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