Contemporary urologic management of patients with spinal cord injury.
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.
Lightner
D J
DJ
Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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*