Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (II): Management of Neurogenic Bladder. |
Lee, Il Yung |
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ajou University School of Medicine. |
척수 손상의 재활(II) 신경인성 방광 관리 |
이일영 |
아주대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실 |
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Abstract |
Neurogenic bladder in patients with spinal cord injury can lead to a rapid deterioration of renal function by compromise of the upper urinary tracts. Algorithm of neurogenic bladder management in spinal cord injury has been discussed according to the types of neurogenic bladder and the hand function of patients. Although intermittent catheterization with a low intravesical pressure has been generally known as the best method of neurogenic bladder management in the patients with spinal cord injury, the most popular method of neurogenic bladder management for the patients with spinal cord injury in Korea has been reported as reflex voiding up to the present. It is necessary to identify the reasons for patients not to continue intermittent catheterization after discharge from inpatient rehabilitation care. |
Key Words:
Spinal cord injury, Neurogenic bladder, Vesicoureteral reflux, Intermittent catheterization |
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