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Neurogenic bladder

11/29/2004

Question:

Are there any new treatments for a neurogenic bladder caused by nerve damage due to spina bifida? The treatment currently is ditropan xl and self catheterization.

Answer:

Other treatments including surgery are available and I suggest you consult with a urologist.  Board certified urologists are familiar with this problem and are aware of the various treatment options.  Not all are applicable to all patients, and an evaluation is therefore necessary.

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Response by:

Case Western Reserve University Martin I Resnick, MD
Formerly
Department of Urology
University Hospitals
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Martin I Resnick, MD