Predictive Value of Intraoperative Bulbocavernosus Reflex during Untethering Surgery for Post-operative Voiding Function

Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) occurs as a result of inelastic structures anchoring the cord. Clinical presentation varies by age, but loss of bladder or bowel control, motor weakness, sensory loss, scoliosis, spasticity, and pain can develop (Frainey et al. 2014). Particularly, sacral function, including bladder and bowel control, as well as sexual function, is one of the major considerations because of its close relationship with quality of life. For treatment, surgical release of the tethered cord is recommended in early diagnosis to prevent functional deterioration (Solmaz et al.

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