Primary bladder neck obstruction may be determined by postural imbalances. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Camerota, Tommaso Ciro; Zago, Matteo; Pisu, Stefano; Ciprandi, Daniela; Sforza, Chiarella
• Is Part Of: Medical hypotheses. Volume 97(2016)
• Page Start: 114
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Urology -- Voiding dysfunction -- Primary bladder neck obstruction -- Lower urinary tract symptoms -- Postural control -- Pelvic imbalances; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.10.028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-9877

Abstract

Abstract: Primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO) is a frequent under-investigated urological condition in which the bladder neck fails to open adequately during voiding. In the majority of cases no known etiological factor can be found. In this study we propose a new hypothesis to explain the origin of the disease in young male patients with no neurological disorders. We suggest a possible role of an unbalanced biomechanics of the pelvis on urethral sphincters activity and on functional bladder capacity. To support the proposed hypothesis, we present pilot gait analysis data of young male patients with primary bladder neck obstruction.