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01-10-2014 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Voiding Dysfunction (H Goldman and G Badlani, Section Editors)

Neurogenic Bladder: from Diagnosis to Management

Authors: Ellen Goldmark, Benjamin Niver, David A. Ginsberg

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 10/2014

Abstract

Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) present with a wide range and variety of urologic manifestations, depending upon the level of injury. Historically, patients with spinal cord injury experienced significant mortality related to renal failure. Greater knowledge of the pathophysiology of SCI, however, has contributed to a reduction in mortality. It is essential to perform a thorough initial evaluation and regular follow-up of these patients to achieve the primary goal of preservation of renal function, with the secondary goal of optimizing the patient’s quality of life.

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Title: Neurogenic Bladder: from Diagnosis to Management
Authors: Ellen Goldmark
Benjamin Niver
David A. Ginsberg
Publication date: 01-10-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Urology Reports / Issue 10/2014
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-014-0448-8

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