The Clinical Significance of the Subtypes of Detrusor Overactivity: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Detrusor overactivity (DO) is the "occurrence of detrusor contraction(s) during filling cystometry" [7] and can be "phasic" or "terminal" [26]. The aim of this systematic review was to establish whether there is any clinical significance between the different subtypes of DO in terms of demographics, underlying pathophysiology, symptoms, other urodynamic parameters and response to treatment.

Methods

A systematic search was performed using PubMed, Cochrane, MEDLINE, Web of Science and EMBASE databases in February 2024, following the PRISMA guidelines. The Newcastle Ottawa critical appraisal tool was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies.

Results

The search identified 16 relevant studies including eight prospective and eight retrospective s

SUBMITTER: Teji M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319479 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature