title: Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia.
abstract: Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia refers to failure of the urethral sphincter to relax during detrusor contraction. The cause is a central nervous system lesion located between the brain stem micturition center and the sacral spinal cord. This is an extremely rare condition in cats. It may be confused with a failure of urethral relaxation due to local urethral causes such as inflammation or edema. This article reviews detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia to allow the reader to distinguish this rare condition from more common conditions that prevent bladder emptying.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Barsanti
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Coates
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Bartges
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Oliver
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Finco
mesh_terms: D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002415:Cats; D008297:Male; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D014521:Urethra / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000317:Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists