Alpha‐Adrenergic Agents in Urinary Disorders of the Proximal Urethra: Part II. Urethral Obstruction due to “Sympathetic Dyssynergia”

S. A. AWAD, J. W. DOWNIE, H. G. KIRULUTA

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Abstract

Summary— Lower urinary tract obstruction in patients with neurological lesions can be due to “sympathetic dyssynergia”. The obstruction can be at the level of the external sphincter. Phentolamine (i.v.) used during the voiding cystourethrogram helps to make the diagnosis. Phenoxybenzamine therapy produced improvement in 10 of 18 patients. As a rule, patients had to continue on the drug to maintain their response.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)336-339
Number of pages4
JournalBritish Journal of Urology
Volume50
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1978
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Urology

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