Urinary continence after high urogenital sinus repair conducted with posterior prone approach: electromyography-uroflowmetric assessment
INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.53, no.9, pp.1813-1818, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 53 Issue: 9
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s11255-021-02895-7
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, Gender Studies Database, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.1813-1818
- Keywords: High urogenital sinus, Vaginoplasty, Urinary incontinence, Electromyography, Uroflowmetry
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose We aimed to present the results of urinary continence assessment objectively with electromyography (EMG)-uroflowmetry after high urogenital sinus (HUGS) repair with posterior prone approach without division of rectum. Methods The records of patients who underwent HUGS repair via posterior prone approach between January 2005 and July 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. Incontinence, dysuria, hesitation, and straining during urination were evaluated during the clinical follow-up. Dysfunctional voiding scoring system was used as a questionnaire. Patients were re-evaluated with EMG-uroflowmetry in terms of voiding volume and pattern, voiding time, maximum flow rate, average flow rate, maximum flow time, and post-voiding residual volume. Results Seven patients with HUGS were treated with a posterior prone approach. The median age of the patients was 18 months (8-21 months). The median UGS length was 4.4 cm (3.6-5.5 cm), urethral length was 1.1 cm (1.0-1.5 cm), and vaginal length was 4.9 cm (4.1-5.1 cm). No urination or defecation problems were described by the patients or their parents. When the results of the dysfunctional voiding scoring systems questionnaire were analyzed, results scored 7 (range 5-8). EMG-uroflowmetric test graphics of the patients showed normal flow curves without plateau, intermittency or irregularity. Pelvic EMG assessment was normal in all patients. Conclusion EMG-uroflowmetry has shown objectively that urinary continence and normal voiding pattern are preserved after HUGS repair with posterior prone approach without division of rectum.