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Transl Androl Urol. 2016 Feb;5(1):39-50. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2015.12.03.

Congenital causes of neurogenic bladder and the transition to adult care.

Translational andrology and urology

Christopher J Loftus, Hadley M Wood

Affiliations

  1. 1 Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA ; 2 Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA.

PMID: 26904411 PMCID: PMC4739975 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2015.12.03

Abstract

The population of patients with congenital genitourinary disorders has unique healthcare demands that require an additional interpersonal and medical skillset. Adults with congenital neurogenic bladder may have complex urinary anatomy, abnormal bladder function and atypical voiding mechanisms. While initial surgery and care of these patients is typically managed by a pediatric urologist, growth and development into adulthood necessitates transition of care to an adult care team. Failure of transition to adult care has been demonstrated to result in lower quality healthcare and increased risk of developing preventable complications.

Keywords: Congenitalism; myelodysplasia; neuropathic bladder; spina bifida (SB); transition of care

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