[Late effects of neurogenic bladder dysfunctions in paraplegics]

The experience is based upon the care of paraplegic patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Centre Tobelbad, near Graz. Pathological changes in the urinary tract are reported as late effects in bladder dysfunctions of paraplegics. The study reviews the late complications of urethra and bladder and outlines the effects of chronic urinary infection, where particular attention is paid to the vesicoureteric reflux. Finally, the problem of urinary stones in paraplegic patients is discussed.