Reflux in Spinal Cord Injury Patients With Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Vesico-ureteral Reflux in a Contemporary Series of Spinal Cord Injury Patients With Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

The purpose of this study is to investigate the incidence of reflux in patients with spinal cord injury in relation to the lesion level, duration of injury and bladder management

Vesico-ureteral reflux was the main cause for renal failure and reduced life expectancy in patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction due to spinal cord injury. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity leads to high intravesical pressure and may induce reflux. Decreasing intravesical pressure and increasing bladder capacity is necessary to prevent reflux and secondary renal failure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Spinal cord injury
• Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lower urinary tract dysfunction due to other causes than spinal cord injury