Table 3.
Incidence of urinary dysfunctions in PD patients before and after DBS
| PD patients before DBS (n=220) | PD patients after DBS (n=220) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocturia | 64.5% (142/220) | 61.8% (136/220) | 0.554 |
| Urinary frequency | 60.9% (134/220) | 50.0% (110/220) | 0.021 |
| Residual urine feeling | 45.0% (99/220) | 42.7% (94/220) | 0.632 |
| Urinary urgency | 46.4% (102/220) | 32.3% (71/220) | 0.002 |
| Dysuria | 35.0% (77/220) | 34.5% (76/220) | 0.920 |
| Urinary incontinence | 20.5% (45/220) | 13.2% (29/220) | 0.041 |
Abbreviations: DBS, deep brain stimulation; PD, Parkinson’s disease.