Table 2.
Incidence of urinary dysfunctions in PD patients with and without DBS
| PD patients without DBS (n=196) | PD patients with DBS (n=220) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocturia | 65.8% (129/196) | 61.8% (136/220) | 0.396 |
| Urinary frequency | 62.2% (122/196) | 50.0% (110/220) | 0.012 |
| Residual urine feeling | 44.9% (88/196) | 42.7% (94/220) | 0.655 |
| Urinary urgency | 44.4% (87/196) | 32.3% (71/220) | 0.011 |
| Dysuria | 37.8% (74/196) | 34.5% (76/220) | 0.498 |
| Urinary incontinence | 22.9% (45/196) | 13.2% (29/220) | 0.009 |
Abbreviations: DBS, deep brain stimulation; PD, Parkinson’s disease.