The Results of Urinary Diversion in Multiple Sclerosis
- 1 November 1977
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Urology
- Vol. 49 (6) , 495-502
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04190.x
Abstract
Out of a total of 78 patients with multiple sclerosis who underwent urological assessment, 12 (15%) were treated by ileal loop diversion. The results of surgery were highly satisfactory in spite of a high incidence of postoperative complications. The surgical trauma that occurs from the operation does not necessarily result in neurological deterioration of the patient. The only absolute contra-indication to urinary diversion is decubitus ulceration. Urinary diversion should be considered much earlier in the treatment of incontinence in multiple sclerosis rather than offered as a last resort.Keywords
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