Table 4.
Comparison of the assessment scales of urinary functions and urodynamic test results in PD patients before and after DBS
| PD patients before DBS (n=220) | PD patients after DBS (n=220) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUA-SI | 21.7±1.5 | 19.1±1.4 | 0.059 |
| Symptom score during urination | 13.6±3.2 | 13.0±3.1 | 0.454 |
| Symptom score during bladder storage | 8.1±2.2 | 6.1±2.4 | 0.032 |
| OAB-SS | 8.2±2.7 | 5.5±2.1 | 0.023 |
| QOL | 5.2±0.7 | 4.7±1.4 | 0.123 |
| Qmax (mL/s) | 13.0±2.9 | 13.7±3.8 | 0.122 |
| First sensation of bladder filling (mL) | 102.4±46.0 | 115.7±50.6 | 0.145 |
| Maximum bladder capacity (mL) | 271.4±46.0 | 288.1±48.3 | 0.211 |
| Pdet Qmax (cmH2O) | 30.1±7.1 | 31.5±7.6 | 0.445 |
| Residual urine (mL) | 76.8±11.8 | 70.1±12.5 | 0.476 |
| Bladder compliance (ml/cmH2O) | 30.2±5.1 | 30.7±4.2 | 0.554 |
Abbreviations: DBS, deep brain stimulation; PD, Parkinson’s disease; AUA-SI, American Urological Society Symptom Index; OAB-SS, Overactive Bladder Symptom Score; QOL, quality of life; Qmax, maximum Urinary Flow Rate; Pdet, detrusor pressure at peak flow.