Comparative urological outcome in women with spinal cord injury

J Urol. 1986 Apr;135(4):730-1. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)45833-2.

Abstract

We evaluated 35 women for urological complications followed for 2 to 12 years after spinal cord injury. Of the patients 13 were treated with a Foley catheter, while 22 were managed by intermittent catheterization. Urological complications in the chronic catheterization group were frequent and serious compared to those in patients treated by intermittent catheterization.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Self Care
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Time Factors
  • Urinary Bladder Calculi / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / etiology*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / therapy
  • Urinary Catheterization / methods*
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology*