Does deep brain stimulation improve lower urinary tract symptoms in Parkinson's disease?

Lambertus P W WitteVincent J J OdekerkenJudith A BoelP Richard SchuurmanLara C Gerbrandy-SchreudersRob M A de Bienull null

Published in: Neurourology and urodynamics (2017)

Urinary incontinence and frequency significantly improved after STN DBS treatment in male and female patients with PD. Nocturia and nighttime incontinence due to parkinsonism did not improve after DBS, irrespective of gender.

Keyphrases

deep brain stimulation
lower urinary tract symptoms
urinary incontinence
parkinson disease
benign prostatic hyperplasia
obsessive compulsive disorder
mental health
drug induced