Cornelius Kelleher

Publications (2)8.49 Total impact

• Article: Neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with spinal cord injury: evaluation and management.

  Arun Sahai, Eduardo Cortes, Jai Seth, Muhammad Shamim Khan, Jalesh Panicker, Cornelius Kelleher, Thomas M Kessler, Clare J Fowler, Prokar Dasgupta
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  ABSTRACT: Lower urinary tract dysfunction can have a significant impact on patients with spinal cord injury. Over the years, many treatment options have become available. This article reviews the assessment and management of neurogenic detrusor overactivity, with a particular focus on articles from the recent literature. Recent guidelines on the subject will be discussed. Management options include antimuscarinics and bladder emptying measures, botulinum toxin A, and neuromodulation in refractory cases and surgery for intractable cases. Recent and relevant publications in these areas will be summarized and discussed.
  Current Urology Reports 10/2011; 12(6):404-12.
• Article: Design and validation of a new screening instrument for lower urinary tract dysfunction: the bladder control self-assessment questionnaire (B-SAQ).

  Ramandeep Basra, Walter Artibani, Linda Cardozo, David Castro-Diaz, Christopher Chapple, Eduardo Cortes, Dirk De Ridder, Montse Espuna Pons, Francois Haab, Markus Hohenfellner, Michael Kirby, Ian Milsom, Philip Van Kerrebroeck, Mark Vierhout, Adrian Wagg, Cornelius Kelleher
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  ABSTRACT: To develop and validate a short patient self-assessment screening questionnaire: bladder control self-assessment questionnaire (B-SAQ) for the evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms. This first validation study was undertaken amongst women. Three hundred twenty-nine women attending general gynaecology and urogynaecology clinics completed both the B-SAQ and Kings Health questionnaire prior to medical consultation, and independent physician assessment of the presence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and need for treatment. The psychometric properties of the B-SAQ were subsequently analysed. The B-SAQ was quick and easy to complete, with 89% of respondents completing all items correctly in less than 5 min. The internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha score 0.90-0.91), criterion validity (Pearson's correlation values of 0.79 and 0.81, p<0.0001 with the incontinence impact domain of the Kings Health questionnaire), and test-retest reliability of the questionnaire were good. The sensitivity and specificity of the questionnaire to identify patients with bothersome LUTS was 98% and 79%, respectively. LUTS are commonly underreported. Empowering patients to self-assess their bladder symptoms and the need for treatment will improve treatment-seeking behaviour. The B-SAQ is a psychometrically robust, short screening questionnaire that offers patients the ability to assess their bladder symptoms and the bother they cause, and the potential benefit of seeking medical help.
  European Urology 08/2007; 52(1):230-7. · 8.49 Impact Factor