Volume 23, Number 3Pediatric UrologyRecent Advances in Managing Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder due to Spina BifidaRachel VancavageAlexandra RehfussSpina bifida is the most prevalent permanently disabling birth defect in the world. It results in damage to nerve endings that negatively affect bladder function and can potentially lead to kidney failure. Management of spina bifida continues to evolve, however, improving outcomes for patients with this condition.Neurogenic bladderUrinary bladderSpinal dysraphismMyelomeningocele
Volume 11, Number 2Review ArticlesSpinal Dysraphism: A Neurosurgical Review for the UrologistManagement ReviewJosé Murillo B NettoAndré N BastosLuis M PérezAndré A FigueiredoSpinal neural tube defects are congenital malformations of the spine and spinal cord (eg, myelomeningocele) and are frequently seen in pediatric urology practice. These neurologic problems have many consequences in a child’s life and affect different parts of the body, such as the brain, spinal cord, limbs, bladder, and bowels. Because of the complexity and neurologic aspects of spinal dysraphism, many related terms and aspects of the disease are unfamiliar to the urologist. This review addresses some of the most commonly used neurosurgical terms and concepts related to spinal dysraphism.[Rev Urol. 2009;11(2):71-81]Spina bifidaSpinal dysraphismMyelomeningocele