title: The results of urinary diversion in multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Out of a total of 78 patients with multiple sclerosis who underwent urological assessment, 12 (15%) were treated by ileal loop diversion. The results of surgery were highly satisfactory in spite of a high incidence of postoperative complications. The surgical trauma that occurs from the operation does not necessarily result in neurological deterioration of the patient. The only absolute contra-indication to urinary diversion is decubitus ulceration. Urinary diversion should be considered much earlier in the treatment of incontinence in multiple sclerosis rather than offered as a last resort.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone