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Observational studyNeurourology and urodynamics2022

Evaluation of the effect of 100U of Onabotulinum toxin A on detrusor contractility in women with idiopathic OAB: A multicentre prospective study.

Gaetano De Rienzo, Paolo Minafra, Ester Iliano, Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Maurizio Serati, Alessandro Giammò, Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Elisabetta Costantini, Pasquale Ditonno, Italian Society of Urodynamics (SIUD)

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Observational study in Neurourology and urodynamics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Gaetano De RienzoUrology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Paolo MinafraUrology Unit, SS. Annunziata Hospital, Taranto, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8512-7726
Ester IlianoAndrology and Urogynecology Clinic, Santa Maria Terni Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
Enrico Finazzi AgròDepartment of Urology, Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0308-8824
Maurizio SeratiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Del Ponte Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8534-646X
Alessandro GiammòCTO-Spinal Cord Unit, Department of Neurourology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy.
Francesco Paolo BianchiDepartment of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Aldo Moro University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Elisabetta CostantiniAndrology and Urogynecology Clinic, Santa Maria Terni Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
Pasquale DitonnoUrology, Andrology, and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Italian Society of Urodynamics (SIUD)
University of Bari Aldo Moro · ITUniversity of Perugia · ITAzienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino · ITIstituto Tumori Bari · ITOspedale SS. Annunziata · ITUniversity of Insubria · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsIntradetrusor injection of Onabotulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) is a third-line treatment for overactive bladder (OAB). Voiding dysfunction and the need for intermittent catheterization are potential complications, consequent to bladder contractility (BC) decrement. Primary aim: to evaluate BC variation after BTX-A detrusor injection in women with idiopathic OAB.

methodsA prospective multi-institutional observational study was conducted. Medical history, bladder diary, 24-h pad test, and invasive urodynamic parameters were recorded before and 4-6 weeks after BTX-A 100U administration. BC was measured as Modified Projected Isovolumetric Pressure (PIP1), that is, maximum flow rate (Qmax) + detrusor pressure at Qmax (PdetQmax). Continuous variables were expressed as median and interquartile range. We compared continuous variables using Wilcoxon test and proportions between two times with Fisher exact test.

resultsNo changes in PIP1 were observed (p > 0.05) in 45 women enrolled between January 2018 and September 2019. Median age was 54.6 years. At baseline, 91.1% had urge urinary incontinence, with 4.9 ± 2.6 daily pads used and a 24-h pad test of 205.4 ± 70.8 g. Baseline detrusor contractility was normal in all the patients. Postoperatively, an improvement in the 24-h pad test (p < 0.01), daily voids (p < 0.01), and nocturia (p < 0.01) occurred. Urodynamics pointed out a significant reduction of detrusor overactivity rate (p < 0.01) and an increase of median maximum cystometric capacity (p < 0.01). No difference was observed in median Qmax (p > 0.05), PdetQmax (p > 0.05), and PVR (p > 0.05). No patient needed postoperative catheterization.

conclusionsThe current series provides evidence that detrusor injection of botulinum toxin is an effective option for treating OAB, without causing voiding dysfunction and BC impairment.

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Botulinum Toxins, Type ANeuromuscular AgentsUrinary Bladder, OveractiveFemaleHumansMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUrodynamicsBotulinum Toxins, Type ANeuromuscular Agentsonabotulinum toxin Abladderbladder contractilitybotulinum toxinoveractive bladderurodynamics

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PMID34664738
PMCPMC9297902
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