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. 2018 Jan 8;32(4):173–193. doi: 10.11138/FNeur/2017.32.4.173

Table Xs.

Sacral reflexes in peripheral neuropathies.

Reference Objective No. of patients Sex Test Technique Results Evidence
Ertekin and Reel, 1976 To assess the diagnostic value of the BCR in patients with neuropathy and perineal disorders 22 M BCR Single electrical ↑ mean Lat Class 2
Sarica and Karacan, 1987 To assess the diagnostic value of the BCR in patients with diabetic neuropathy and EDs 18 M pBCR Single electrical ↑ Lat: 20% peripheral neuropathy; ↑ Lat: 23% autonomic neuropathy Class 2
uBCR Single electrical Ab/↑ Lat: 93% peripheral neuropathy; Ab/↑ Lat: 85% autonomic neuropathy
Ertekin et al., 1990 To determine the diagnostic value of the BCR in patients with alcoholic neuropathy and EDs 9 M BCR Single electrical ↑ Lat: 22% Class 2
Alves et al., 1997 To determine the diagnostic value of the BCR in patients with amyloidotic neuropathy and EDs 15 M BCR Single electrical ↑ Lat: 67%, Ab: 13% Class 2

Abbreviations: BCR=bulbocavernosus reflex; EDs=erectile dysfunctions; M=male; pBCR=BCR with glans stimulation; uBCR=BCR with bladder/urethral stimulation; Lat=latency; Ab=absent response.