Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3846405 | Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Bladder augmentation and urinary diversion have become standard of care as surgical treatments for structural and functional disorders affecting the bladder, both in children and adults. With improved medical care, long-term survival of these patients is expected. Common medical problems that can occur such as metabolic side effects including acid-base imbalances and nutritional issues need to be anticipated and addressed. In addition, surgical problems caused by impaired urinary drainage, namely stones and urinary tract infections, and mechanical factors related to catheterizable channels and continence also may compound postoperative management. The risk of malignancy after bladder augmentation and substitution, and appropriate surveillance for this, remains to be clearly defined.
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Authors
Newaj M. Abdullah, Yegappan Lakshmanan,