title: Contemporary urologic management of patients with spinal cord injury.
abstract: Urologic management strategies in patients with spinal cord injury are discussed herein, and the underlying pathophysiology and urodynamic principles are emphasized. Contemporary management of the spinal cord-injured bladder has allowed for near-elimination of renal failure as the primary cause of long-term morbidity in these patients; low urine storage, sterile urine, and effective emptying are imperative for good long-term results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Lightner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*