The Neurogenic Bladder

Burke, David C.; Murray, D. Duncan

doi:10.1007/978-1-349-02698-2_7

David C. Burke M.B., B.S., D.P.R.M.³ &
D. Duncan Murray M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.)⁴

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Prior to World War II, most spinal patients died within a few years of their injury, and usually from a renal cause. Since that time, due to the improved care of the urinary tract, spinal patients live almost normal life spans, and less than half die from renal pathology.

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Spinal Injuries Unit, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
David C. Burke M.B., B.S., D.P.R.M. (Medical Director)
Spinal Injuries Centre, Dalhousie University, Canada
D. Duncan Murray M.D., F.R.C.P.(C.) (Assistant Medical Director (Acting), Lecturer in Rehabilitation Medicine)

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Burke, D.C., Murray, D.D. (1975). The Neurogenic Bladder. In: Handbook of Spinal Cord Medicine. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02698-2_7

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