Advances in bladder augmentation.
Over the past 20 years, rapid advances have been made in bladder augmentation due to the introduction of clean intermittent catheterization, the use of intestinal segments interposed into the urinary tract, and the development of tissue expansion. The particular augmentation method selected from the multiple methods currently available is an individualized process that takes into account both patient factors and potential complications. Exciting new techniques, such as tissue engineering, may change the face of lower urinary tract reconstruction.
Schalow
Erica L
EL
Department of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1901 Century Boulevard, Suite 14, Atlanta, GA 30325, USA.
Kirsch
Andrew J
AJ
D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures