title: Urodynamics of spinal cord injury.
abstract: Historically, urologic complications have been the major source of morbidity and mortality among spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. All SCI patients should undergo urodynamic evaluation, with the initial urodynamics study done after the patient is beyond the spinal-shock phase. Management of the urinary tract in SCI individuals should be based on urodynamic principles and findings rather than on the neurologic history.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Rivas
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Chancellor
mesh_terms: D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014521:Urethra / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014563:Urodynamics