High spatial correlation in brain connectivity between micturition and resting states within bladder-related networks using 7 T MRI in multiple sclerosis women with voiding dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have reported brain activations and functional connectivity (FC) during micturition using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and concurrent urodynamics (UDS) testing. However, due to the invasive nature of UDS procedure, non-invasive resting-state fMRI is being explored as a potential alternative. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing resting states as a non-invasive alternative for investigating the bladder-related networks in the brain.

Methods

We quantitatively compared FC in brain regions belonging to the bladder-related network during the following states: 'strong desire to void', 'voiding initiation (or attempt at voiding initiation)', and 'voiding (or continued attempt of voiding)' with FC during res

SUBMITTER: Shi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8344374 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature