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Article: Neurogenic bladder, neurogenic bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with spinal cord injury. (Spinal Cord Injury Special Series).
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- Physical Therapy
- Article date:
- June 1, 2002
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One of the most important sequelae after spinal cord injury (SCI) is the loss of genitourinary (1) and gastrointestinal function. In this article, we will briefly describe the anatomy, physiology, and management of bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. Recent research will be reviewed, and recommendations for further research will be provided.
Neurogenic Bladder
Normally, the bladder stores urine until the proper time for voiding and then empties in a coordinated fashion. (2) In order to understand the neurogenic bladder, it is useful to understand how the bladder is innervated and controlled by the brain and then examine how SCI affects normal ...