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Urethral reconstruction in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Jessica T Casey1, Bradley A Erickson, Neema Navai

  • 1Department of Urology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.

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|May 24, 2008
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Summary

Urethral reconstruction in men with neurogenic bladder dysfunction shows acceptable outcomes, especially for strictures. However, urethral erosions present a higher recurrence risk, requiring careful consideration for these patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction

Background:

  • Limited literature exists on urethral reconstruction for neurogenic bladder.
  • Neurogenic bladder often leads to complex urethral pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the experience of urethral reconstruction in men with concurrent neurogenic bladder.
  • To evaluate outcomes and complications of urethral reconstruction in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a prospectively maintained database of urethral reconstruction procedures.
  • Inclusion of patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
  • Evaluation of patient characteristics, urethral pathology, reconstructive techniques, complications, and recurrences.

Main Results:

  • 23 patients with neurogenic bladder underwent urethral reconstruction.
  • Common pathologies included erosions, strictures, diverticula, and fistulas.
  • Overall success rate was 69.6% at a mean follow-up of 24.7 months.
  • Success rates varied by pathology: 85.7% for strictures, 60% for erosions.
  • Recurrence was more frequent after urethral erosion repair.

Conclusions:

  • Early urethral reconstruction in neurogenic bladder patients yields acceptable outcomes with low morbidity.
  • Urethral reconstruction for erosion in neurogenic bladder patients has inferior outcomes compared to other pathologies.