Augmentation cystoplasty.
The past 15 years have been witness to an explosion in the number of reconstructive procedures using bowel in the urinary tract. As with many concepts in medicine, one must rely on clinical experience while laboratory models and other advancements develop. This article attempts to address bladder reconstruction by enterocystoplasty, as well as the indications for augmentation, types of procedures available, and the early and late complications.
Smith
J J
JJ
Department of Urology, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.
Swierzewski
S J
SJ
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery*