The “bends” and neurogenic bladder dysfunction - 03/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0090-4295(00)00897-9
Daniel S Elliott a, Steven Mutchnik b, Timothy B Boone b, ⁎
a Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
b Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
*Address for correspondence: Timothy B. Boone, M.D., Ph.D., Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77030
Abstract |
Decompression sickness (the “bends”) is a well-known risk of scuba diving. The pathophysiology and treatment is well documented. In the urologic data, no reference to the development of a neurogenic bladder as a result of an episode of the bends was found. We present the evaluation and management of a previously asymptomatic man who developed detrusor hyperreflexia after an episode of decompression sickness. Urologists in coastal communities should be aware of the potential risk of the development of neurogenic bladder.
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Elsevier Science Inc. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 57 - N° 2
P. 365 - février 2001 Retour au numéro
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