Acupuncture for acontractile bladder: a case report.

Abstract

Acontractile bladder (AcB) is one of the major causes of urinary retention (UR) among patients. The management of AcB is a challenge since both pharmacological and surgical approaches are limited in their effectiveness.1 Although acupuncture has been reported to be effective for UR, its therapeutic efficacy for AcB remains unclear. In this report, we explore the effect of acupuncture on bladder contractility in a patient with AcB based on urodynamic assessments.