title: Bladder autoaugmentation.
abstract: In this article, the short history and reported results of clinical bladder autoaugmentation are reviewed. In addition, the techniques of both bladder myomyotomy and myomectomy are described in detail. Results of animal research are presented to correlate with clinical results. The applicability of autoaugmentation to those practicing general urology and future perspectives are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Rivas
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Figueroa
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Chancellor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000601:surgery; D011312:Pressure; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery; D014556:Urine