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Textbook of the Neurogenic Bladder (Third Edition)
The third incarnation of this popular tome remains as imposing as ever. However, it has less the feel of an encyclopaedia about it than one might initially have feared. Whilst there is clearly some very great detail here – with...
Sacral agenesis and neurogenic bladder: long-term outcomes of bladder and kidney function
These authors looked at single institution outcomes for sacral agenesis (without spina bifida) with reference to renal function and bladder function. All had urodynamics either at diagnosis (56%) or soon after. Of 43 patients (23 female, 20 male), 37 had...Action Bladder Cancer UK awards grants for bladder cancer research
Action Bladder Cancer UK has granted funding to enable vital research into bladder cancer as part of its annual ABC UK Improving Outcomes for Patients Programme (https://actionbladdercanceruk.org/abc-uk-grants/). The five grant recipients will undertake significant studies, ranging from the analysis of...
Bladder perforation after augmentation cystoplasty
Delayed bladder perforation is well recognised after augmentation cystoplasty (5-13% of patients) and adult urologists need to be aware of this and identify the best treatment at the time. Mortality rates and re-perforation rates can be up to 25% and...
The role of acupuncture in managing overactive bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) affects 17% of American men and women and represents a burden in terms of both quality of life and finances. Alternative therapies may be sought for this condition as there is a high drop-out rate with regards...
