Hypothesis / aims of study Although the etiology of interstitial cystitis (IC) is largely unknown, clinical guidelines so far published recommend a variety of treatment modalities, with cystectomy or augmentation cystoplasty mentioned as the last resort. However, few literatures compared the outcomes of cystectomy and cystoplasty. The aim of this study is to compare surgical outcomes of these i...

Augmentation cystoplasty is performed to increase bladder capacity and compliance. The primary use of augmentation cystoplasty is to protect renal function, to achieve urinary continence, and often to facilitate urinary tract reconstruction (1). The most common problems necessitating bladder augmentation are neurogenic bladder dysfunction secondary to myelodysplasia, extrophy of the bladder, an...

PURPOSE To evaluate effectiveness of canine renal capsule for augmentation cystoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten adult dogs participated in this study. After induction of anesthesia each animal underwent bed side urodynamic study, bladder capacity and bladder pressure was recorded. Then via mid line incision abdominal cavity was entered, right kidney was identified and its capsule was dissec...

A patient with spontaneous perforation of an augmented bladder following exstrophy repair is presented. Apart from the clinical presentation the various causes for augmented bladder perforation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Dr. S. Möllhoff, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-W-4300 Essen (FRG) Case Report In April 1990, a 13-year-ol...

A patient with spontaneous perforation of an augmented bladder following exstrophy repair is presented. Apart from the clinical presentation the various causes for augmented bladder perforation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Dr. S. Möllhoff, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-W-4300 Essen (FRG) Case Report In April 1990, a 13-year-ol...

A patient with spontaneous perforation of an augmented bladder following exstrophy repair is presented. Apart from the clinical presentation the various causes for augmented bladder perforation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Dr. S. Möllhoff, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-W-4300 Essen (FRG) Case Report In April 1990, a 13-year-ol...

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin type A injections in the detrusor muscle in patients with spinal cord injury and urinary incontinence due to detrusor overactivity and refractory to anticholinergic agents. Materials and Methods: We prospectively evaluated 22 patients with spinal cord injuries, whose bladders were emptied by intermittent catheterization. All patients had detr...

A patient with spontaneous perforation of an augmented bladder following exstrophy repair is presented. Apart from the clinical presentation the various causes for augmented bladder perforation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Dr. S. Möllhoff, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-W-4300 Essen (FRG) Case Report In April 1990, a 13-year-ol...

A patient with spontaneous perforation of an augmented bladder following exstrophy repair is presented. Apart from the clinical presentation the various causes for augmented bladder perforation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Dr. S. Möllhoff, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Urologische Klinik und Poliklinik, Hufelandstrasse 55, D-W-4300 Essen (FRG) Case Report In April 1990, a 13-year-ol...