Transitional care of neurogenic bladder patient from adolescence to adulthood

Czech version

Authors: Zdeněk Dítě
Authors‘ workplace: Urologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha
Published in: Ces Urol 2018; 22(3): 159-163
Category: Review article

Overview

Children with congenital anomalies are now entering adulthood in larger numbers than previously. Neurogenic bladder (NB) patients represent one of the most frequent urological diseases in this group. They require continuous, longlife care focusing on successful transfer of the patient to the care of adult‑centered teams. They must be familiar with clinical problems of NB in all age groups and be able to ensure complex follow up. Well designed transitional care (TC) results in increased survival and more comfortable lives of these patients in adulthood.

KEY WORDS

Congenital anomalies, neurogenic bladder, transitional care.

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