Table 4 Integrated Overview of Urodynamic Findings with spinal defect level comparisons in children with Spina Bifida
Parameter | Overall Findings (Mean ± SD) | Lower Defect (n:18) | Upper Defect (n:11) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bladder Capacity (ml) | Decreased: 19 (65.5%) Normal: 6 (20.7%) Increased: 4 (13.8%) | Decreased: 10 (55.6%) Normal: 5 (27.8%) Increased: 3 (16.7%) | Decreased: 9 (81.8%) Normal: 1 (9.1%) Increased: 1 (9.1%) | 0.449 |
Residual Urine (ml) | 160.55 ± 117.67 | 180.11 ± 118.40 | 128.55 ± 114.56 | 0.251 |
Urinary Sphincter Function | Overactive: 22 (75.9%) | Overactive: 17 (94.4%) | Overactive: 3 (27.3%) | <0.001* |
EMG Activity | Dyssynergic: 26 (89.7%) | Dyssynergic: 18 (100.0%) | Dyssynergic: 8 (72.7%) | 0.045* |
Detrusor Activity | Overactivity: 23 (79.3%) | Overactivity: 13 (72.2%) | Overactivity: 10 (90.9%) | 0.447 |
Bladder Compliance Value (ml/cmH2O) | 10.46 ± 9.80 | 10.65 ± 9.85 | 10.14 ± 10.18 | 0.736 |
Filling Phase Max Pressure (cmH2O) | 47.00 ± 29.20 | 49.83 ± 35.70 | 42.36 ± 13.51 | 0.686 |