Increased intra-abdominal pressure alters the contractile properties of rabbit bladder

Bingol-Kologlu M., Sara Y., Ertunc M. , Onur R., Buyukpamukcu N., Tanyel F. C.

BJU INTERNATIONAL, vol.85, no.3, pp.336-340, 2000 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 85 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.2000.00429.x
  • Title of Journal : BJU INTERNATIONAL
  • Page Numbers: pp.336-340
  • Keywords: intra-abdominal pressure, bladder contractility, voiding dysfunction, constipation, PARTIAL OUTFLOW OBSTRUCTION, URINARY-TRACT INFECTION, OUTLET OBSTRUCTION, CONSTIPATION, SYMPTOMS, DETRUSOR, INFANCY, REFLUX, MILD, RAT

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effects of increased intraabdominal pressure (IAP) on the contractility of the rabbit bladder, as the dynamics of the bladder may be impaired in conditions associated with a high IAP, e.g. constipation and pregnancy.