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Published in: Current Urology Reports 5/2019

01-05-2019 | Stress Incontinence | Female Urology (L Cox, Section Editor)

Knowledge Gaps in Urologic Care of Female Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Authors: Seth Teplitsky, Alana Murphy, Patrick J. Shenot

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 5/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

We highlight the substantial gaps in knowledge on urologic care of female spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.

Recent Findings

Males account for approximately 80% of people living with SCI in developed nations. Although there is a robust body of literature in some aspects of urologic care of individuals with SCI, such as treatments for neurogenic detrusor overactivity, there are relatively few studies focusing specifically on females. There are also few studies focusing on other aspects of urologic care of women with SCI such as sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and bladder cancer. Established guidelines for bladder management exist, generally recommending intermittent catheterization, but the fact remains that a substantial number of women with SCI utilize indwelling catheters for bladder management. There remains a paucity of literature using patient-reported measures regarding both outcomes and experiences of urologic management in the SCI population.

Summary

Bladder management is challenging for many women with SCI. There are few studies on other urologic concerns in women with SCI.
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Metadata
Title
Knowledge Gaps in Urologic Care of Female Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Authors
Seth Teplitsky
Alana Murphy
Patrick J. Shenot
Publication date
01-05-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-019-0884-6

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