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01-12-2011 | Overactive Bladder (Gopal Badlani, Section Editor)

Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluation and Management

Authors: Arun Sahai, Eduardo Cortes, Jai Seth, Muhammad Shamim Khan, Jalesh Panicker, Cornelius Kelleher, Thomas M. Kessler, Clare J. Fowler, Prokar Dasgupta

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 6/2011

Abstract

Lower urinary tract dysfunction can have a significant impact on patients with spinal cord injury. Over the years, many treatment options have become available. This article reviews the assessment and management of neurogenic detrusor overactivity, with a particular focus on articles from the recent literature. Recent guidelines on the subject will be discussed. Management options include antimuscarinics and bladder emptying measures, botulinum toxin A, and neuromodulation in refractory cases and surgery for intractable cases. Recent and relevant publications in these areas will be summarized and discussed.

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Title: Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluation and Management
Authors: Arun Sahai
Eduardo Cortes
Jai Seth
Muhammad Shamim Khan
Jalesh Panicker
Cornelius Kelleher
Thomas M. Kessler
Clare J. Fowler
Prokar Dasgupta
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: Current Science Inc.
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-011-0221-1

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