CONTEMPORARY UROLOGIC MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SPINAL-CORD INJURY

Urologic management strategies in patients with spinal cord injury are discussed herein, and the underlying pathophysiology and urodynamic p rinciples are;emphasized. Contemporary management of the spinal cord-i njured bladder has allowed for near-elimination of renal failure as th e primary cause of long-term morbidity in these patients; low urine st orage, sterile urine, and effective emptying are imperative for good l ong-term results.