Tissue-bonding cystostomy: potential alternative for neuropathic bladder dysfunction and potential model for other prostheses

J Endourol. 2000 Feb;14(1):85-92. doi: 10.1089/end.2000.14.85.

Abstract

Neuropathic bladder dysfunction commonly results in urinary retention, incontinence, or both. At present, catheterization is commonly used in these patients to empty the bladder, but bacteriuria is a common result. Construction of a device that combines infection-resistant materials and a closed ecosystem has been attempted, yielding a prototype tissue-bonding cystostomy device. This device and the results of the early trials are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Cystostomy / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / surgery*