Neurogenic bladder evaluation and management after spinal cord injury: Current practice among urologists working in Saudi Arabia

This study aims to understand how urologists in Saudi Arabia manage and monitor neurogenic bladder (NB) caused by spinal cord injury (SCI) or myelomeningocele. The researchers sent questionnaires to urologists in Saudi Arabia to gather information on their practices in assessing and treating NB patients, including urinary tract infections. The study found that ultrasound is the preferred method for evaluating the upper urinary tract, and clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is commonly used for managing NB.

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  Most urologists in Saudi Arabia use ultrasound for upper tract evaluation in NB patients.
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  Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is the most common method for managing NB patients with emptying difficulties.
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  A significant percentage of urologists lack access to urodynamic machines, which are important for assessing bladder function.