title: Effect of intrathecal baclofen on bladder and sphincter function.
abstract: A programmable baclofen pump was implanted in 7 patients for relief of severe spasticity. The patients experienced improvement in bladder and sphincter function. This system would seem to be of value in improving lower urinary tract function in patients with diseases that produce marked spasticity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Nanninga
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Frost
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Penn
mesh_terms: D001418:Baclofen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D008297:Male; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009128:Muscle Spasticity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000150:complications; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine; D001418:Baclofen