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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Surgical Treatments For Neurogenic Bladder

Health Encyclopedia: Bilateral Hydronephrosis

Definition

Bilateral hydronephrosis is the distention of the pelvis and calyces of both kidneys. (See also unilateral hydronephrosis.)


Alternative Names

Hydronephrosis - bilateral


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Bilateral hydronephrosis develops when the pelvis and calyces (the urine-collecting structures of the kidneys) of both kidneys become distended because urine is unable to drain from the kidney down the ureters into the bladder. (Bilatera...

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Expert & Community Posts

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What if the Suprapubic Catheter Does Not Work?
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...urethra.  I have multiple sclerosis and I have a neurogenic bladder.  That is why the doctor... Read more »

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Speak Up about Incontinence!
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...– often for unrelated surgeries; individuals with neurogenic bladders due to nerve damage in... Read more »

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Innovating for Continence: Simon Foundation Conference
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...woman with stress urinary incontinence; a man with a neurogenic bladder as the result of a car... Read more »

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Botox Again!
By Pete , Health Expert

Just a quick note to let ya'll know I'm getting another round of Botox on Monday! Looking forward... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bladder Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...bladder muscle) and urinary tract infections (UTIs). NEUROGENIC BLADDER DYSFUNCTION   The... Read more »

Health Guide

Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
...reproductive organs, or cervical cancer. Other causes include posterior urethral valves in infant boys, neurogenic bladder, papillary necrosis, coagulated blood, fungus and other rare... Read more »
Prostate removal
...surgery is not recommended for men who have: Blood clotting disorders Bladder disease (neurogenic bladder) Read more »
Urinary Incontinence: Causes and Treatments
...however require surgical correction of the lax muscles often in conjunction with removal of the uterus.NEUROGENIC BLADDER INCONTINENCE is leakage that is the result of disease or injury to the... Read more »
Stroke Surgery
SurgeryCarotid EndarterectomyCarotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out and opens up the narrowed carotid artery. It is used in patients at high risk for thrombotic ischemic... Read more »

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