Long-term results of augmentation cystoplasty.
OBJECTIVE
To present the long-term results and complications of augmentation cystoplasty.


METHODS
267 patients underwent augmentation cystoplasty with a minimum follow-up of 3 years.


RESULTS
Patients with neuropathic bladders had a 78% continence rate with cystoplasty alone increasing to 90% with the addition of an artificial urinary sphincter. Patients undergoing cystoplasty for detrusor instability had a 93% continence rate. The complications of this procedure include bacteriuria, absorption disorders, stones and the potential risk of malignancy.


CONCLUSIONS
The overall results of continence with augmentation cystoplasty are excellent. Long-term follow-up is required to ensure prompt treatment of the complications.
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Guy's Hospital and Institute of Urology, London, UK.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / Q000009:adverse effects; D014563:Urodynamics