Self-catheterization for decompensated bladder: a review of 100 cases.
The non-neurogenic decompensated bladder is a poorly defined entity. In an attempt to elucidate this condition 100 consecutive patients with non-neurogenic decompensated bladders were studied, etiology was sought and treatment with intermittent self-catheterization was done. Of the patients 34 per cent were able to resume voiding. Bacteriuria and pyuria were decreased from 90 to 18 per cent. Complications were few and over-all acceptance was excellent. A definition of non-neurogenic decompensated bladder was established.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000628:therapy*