home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
The Arsenal Files 6
/
The Arsenal Files 6 (Arsenal Computer).ISO
/
health
/
med9603.zip
/
M9630309.TXT
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1996-02-27
|
3KB
|
47 lines
Document 0309
DOCN M9630309
TI [Urination disorders in HIV infected patients]
DT 9603
AU Hermieu JF; Mane M; Boccon-Gibod L; Clinique Urologique, Hopital Bichat,
Paris.
SO Presse Med. 1995 Sep 30;24(28):1287-90. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/96096641
AB OBJECTIVES: Manifestations of urological involvement, including tumour
development, infection and impaired micturition are frequent in patients
with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The frequency and consequences
of dysuria itself are difficult to evaluate due to the concomitant
effects of underlying infections, obstructive or neurological
pathologies. METHODS: Thirty-nine HIV-positive patients presenting
impaired micturition including isolated dysuria, urine retention
pollakiuria or urge incontinence were followed prospectively from
February 1989 to September 1992. Each patient underwent a complete
neurological and urological examination. Imaging included CT-scan or
magnetic resonance imaging of the brain or spinal cord, echography of
the bladder and prostate, intravenous pyelography or ascending and
micturition urethrocystography as required. Urinary function tests were
used to determine the cause and exact type of impairment to establish
therapeutic protocols. RESULTS: A neurological origin was found in 61.5%
of the cases. Cerebral toxoplasmosis and HIV encephalitis were the most
commonly found causes. Symptomatic relief was obtained in most patients
with bladder- sphincter active drugs. After a mean follow-up of 9 months
(range 2-24 months), long-term improvement was achieved in 57.9%.
Seventeen patients (44%) died within a delay of 2 to 24 months (mean 8
months) after onset of dysuria. CONCLUSION: Signs of impaired
micturition are frequently encountered in HIV-infected patients. A full
work-up is needed for diagnosis and treatment adaptation. Neurological
disease is the most frequent underlying cause and would appear to be a
sign of poor prognosis.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS Adrenergic
alpha-Antagonists/THERAPEUTIC USE Adult Aged AIDS-Related
Opportunistic Infections/COMPLICATIONS Cholinergic
Antagonists/THERAPEUTIC USE Drug Therapy, Combination Encephalitis,
Viral/*COMPLICATIONS English Abstract Female Human HIV
Infections/*COMPLICATIONS Male Middle Age Prospective Studies
Prostatic Hyperplasia/*COMPLICATIONS Toxoplasmosis,
Cerebral/*COMPLICATIONS Urination Disorders/DRUG
THERAPY/*ETIOLOGY/PHYSIOPATHOLOGY Urodynamics JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).