ReviewInternational urology and nephrology2018
Recommendations for urological follow-up of patients with neurogenic bladder secondary to spinal cord injury.
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- European Academy of Neurology (EAN)/European Federation of Autonomic Societies (EFAS)/International Neuro-Urology Society (INUS) Guidelines for Practising Neurologists on the Assessment and Treatment of Neurogenic Urinary and Sexual Symptoms (NEUROGED Guidelines).European journal of neurology · 2025Guideline
- Recommendations for long-term follow-up care of secondary health conditions in spinal cord injury/disorder: a systematic review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Videourodynamics - role, benefits and optimal practice.Nature reviews. Urology · 2025Review
- Bladder Emptying Strategies, Active Follow-up Adherence and Barriers in Post-Discharge Spinal Cord Injury individuals: A Multiple Center Cross-Sectional Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Letter to editor re: Chen et al. (2024) Management of spinal cord injury patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction using minimally invasive and surgical therapies in Taiwan. Int Urol Nephrol 56:1205-1216.International urology and nephrology · 2024Article
- Conservative Bladder Management and Medical Treatment in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- A survey of clinical practice concerning long-term follow-up of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction due to spinal cord injury in Italy.The journal of spinal cord medicine · 2022Article
- Expression profiles of long non-coding RNAs in neurogenic bladder of spinal cord injured rats: a transcriptomic analysis.Translational andrology and urology · 2022Article
- Telmisartan inhibits bladder smooth muscle fibrosis in neurogenic bladder rats.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2022Article
- Evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury: Current practice among physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in Turkey.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Population-Based Study of Prevalence, Bother and Behavior Related to Treatment for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Overactive Bladder among Polish Neurogenic Patients.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- Botulinum toxin A improves neurogenic bladder fibrosis by suppressing transforming growth factor β1 expression in rats.Translational andrology and urology · 2021Article
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- MicroRNA expression profile in the spinal cord injured rat neurogenic bladder by next-generation sequencing.Translational andrology and urology · 2020Article
- Experience of a tertiary referral center in managing bladder cancer in conjunction with neurogenic bladder.Spinal cord series and cases · 2020Article
- A Primary Care Provider's Guide to Preventive Health After Spinal Cord Injury.Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Letter to the editor.International urology and nephrology · 2018Article
- Response to the Letter to the editor.International urology and nephrology · 2018Article
- Urine retention as the first presentation of congenital absence of the sacrum: A case report of a rare clinical phenomenon.Medicine · 2018Article
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Abstract
purposeTo review currently available guidelines and recommendations regarding urological follow-up of patients after spinal cord injury (SCI) and present an evidence-based summary to support clinicians in their clinical practice.
methodsMaximum data were collected according to different methods, including searches with multiple and specific keywords, reference checks, gray literature searches (congress reports, working papers, statement documents), and browsing-related Web site access. Obtained data were analyzed with the modified version of the Oxford grading system for recommendations using levels of evidence (LE) and grades of recommendation (GR).
resultsDifferent surveillance strategies exist, but there is no consensus among authors and organizations. As a result, practice patterns vary around the world. The present review indicates that proper urological follow-up of SCI patients should consist of medical history (LE 1-4, GR B-C), clinical examination (LE 4, GR C), renal laboratory tests (LE 1-3, GR B), imaging surveillance of the upper urinary tract (LE 1-3, GR A-B), urodynamic study (LE 2-4, GR B-C), and cystoscopy/cytology (LE 1-4, GR D). Clinicians agree that SCI patients should be followed up regularly with an individually tailored approach. A 1-year follow-up schedule seems reasonable in SCI patients without additional risk factors of renal deterioration (LE 3-4, GR C). In those who manifest risk factors, report changes in bladder behavior, or present with already developed complications of neurogenic bladder dysfunction, follow-up plans should be modified with more frequent checkups (LE 4, GR C). Urodynamic study should be repeated and considered as a routine monitoring strategy.
conclusionIndividuals with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction are at increased risk of multiple complications. Nevertheless, proper follow-up after SCI improves the prognosis for these patients and their quality of life.
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