[Treatment of neurogenic micturition disorders by section of the pudendal nerves in patients with spinal and spinal cord injuries].

Abstract

Surgical interventions on the pudendal nerves were undertaken in 16 patients with neurogenic disorders in micturition due to spinal cord injuries on different levels of the latter. The operations were performed after careful examinations of the patients and a preliminary novacain block of the nerves in question. A modified approach to the pudendal nerves was employed. Satisfactory results were achieved in 14 patients: spontaneous micturition was restored, the volume of residual urine was significantly reduced. A stable good result in the late follow-up period was observed in 12 patients.