Answering Incontinence Community Questions: How Does Bladder Augmentation Work?

Don't mean to be a pain in the bottom, but I have another question. I've never heard of opening the muscle such that the mucosa "puckers through" but I see how this could effectively increase bladder capacity. Is there any risk of rupture? Looks like there would be at least some. Thanks for the new information. Very informative.

My friend is about to have his bladder removed as a result of cancer. He will have a section of intestine put in place to serve as a bladder. Will the sphincter still work or does that have to be removed also? If so, does this mean a full time Foley or use of intermittent cathethers?

As you know, urinary incontinence is a medical condition that affects an estimated 33 million people in the United States alone. People who struggle with this condition need to know they are not alone, and your outreach helps them feel hope.

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