TEXTBOOK OF THE NEUROGENIC BLADDER, 3RD EDITION. BOOK + EBOOK

• THE NORMAL GENITO-URINARY TRACT
Simplified Anatomy of the Vesicourethral Functional Unit.
Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract.
Integrated Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract.
Physiology of Normal Sexual Function.
• FUNCTIONAL PATHOLOGY OF THE LOWER URINARY TRACT
Epidemiology of the Neurogenic Bladder.
Ultrastructure of Neurogenic Bladders.
Pathophysiology of Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity.
Pathophysiology of Detrusor Underactivity/Acontractile Detrusor.
Pathophysiology of the Low-Compliant Bladder.
Dyssynergic Sphincter.
Pathophysiology of Autonomic Dysreflexia.
Pathophysiology of Spinal Shock.
• NEUROLOGIC PATHOLOGIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEUROGENIC BLADDER
Systemic Illnesses (Diabetes Mellitus, Sarcoidosis, Alcoholism, and Porphyrias).
Other Peripheral Neuropathies (Lumbosacral Zoster, Genitourinary Herpes, Tabes Dorsalis,
Guillain-Barré Syndrome).
Peripheral Neuropathies of the Lower Urinary Tract Following Pelvic Surgery and Radiation Therapy.
Dementia and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
Pathologies of the Basal Ganglia, such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Diseases.
Urinary Dysfunction in Multiple System Atrophy.
Multiple Sclerosis.
Other Diseases (Transverse Myelitis, Tropical Spastic Paraparesis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Lyme’s Disease).
Cerebrovascular Accidents, Intracranial Tumors, and Urologic Consequences.
Intervertebral Disk Prolapse.
Cauda Equina Injury.
Tumors of the Spinal Cord.
Tethered Cord Syndrome.
Spinal Cord Injury and Cerebral Trauma.
Cerebral Palsy, Cerebellar Ataxia, AIDS, Phacomatosis, Neuromuscular Disorders, and
Epilepsy.
Syringomyelia and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
• EVALUATION OF NEUROGENIC BLADDER DYSFUNCTION
Clinical Evaluation: History and Physical Examination.
The Voiding Diary.
The Pad-Weighing Test.
Endoscopic Evaluation of Neurogenic Bladder.
Imaging Techniques in the Evaluation of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction.
Evaluation of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfuntion: Basic Urodynamics.
Advanced Urodynamics: Toward Clinical Useful Neuroimaging in Urology.
Normal Urodynamic Parameters in Children.
Urodynamics in Infants and Children.
Normal Urodynamic Parameters in Adults.
Electrophysiological Evaluation: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications.
Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Patients with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction.
• CLASSIFICATION
Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
• TREATMENT
Conservative Treatment.
Management of Neurogenic Bladder with Suprapubic Cystostomy.
Systemic and Intrathecal Pharmacologic Treatment.
Intravesical Pharmacologic Treatment for Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity.
Management of Autonomic Dysreflexia.
Electrical Stimulation for Bladder Management.
Surgery to Improve Reservoir Function.
Surgery to Improve Bladder Outlet Function.
Urinary Diversion.
The Trans-Appendicular Continent Cystostomy Technique (Mitrofanoff Principle).
Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapies for Neurogenic Bladder Augmentation and Urinary Continence Restoration.
Restoration of Complete Bladder Function by Neurostimulation.
Neuroprotection and Repair After Spinal Cord Injury.
• SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ON MENINGO- MYELOCELE
Neural Tube Defects: Etiology, Prevention, and Prenatal Diagnosis.
Initial Management of Meningomyelocele Children.
Intravesical Electrical Stimulation in Newborns, Infants, and Children.
Fecal Incontinence in the Neurogenic Bladder Patient.
Adult Myelomeningocele.
• SYNTHESIS OF TREATMENT
Treatment Alternatives for Different Types of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction in Children.
An Overview of Treatment Alternatives for Different types of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction in Adults.
• COMPLICATIONS
Complications Related to Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction. I: Infection, Lithiasis, and Neoplasia.
Complications Related to Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction II: Vesicoureteral Reflux and Renal Insufficiency.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men with Neurogenic Bladder.
• SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS
Pathophysiology of Male Sexual Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury.
Sexual Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis and Other Central Nervous System Disorders.
Treatment Modalities for Erectile Dysfunction in Neurological Patients.
Fertility Issues In Men With Spinal Cord Injury.
Pregnancy in Spinal Cord Injury.
• PROGNOSIS AND FOLLOW-UP
Evolution and Follow-Up of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Spinal Cord-Injured Patients.
Neurogenic Bladder Surveillance In Children.
• REPORTS AND GUIDELINES
Reports and Guidelines in Relation to Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction: A Selection.

• Features contributions from international experts covering every aspect of the assessment and management of the neurogenic bladder
• Includes the latest information on reports and guidelines relating to neurogenic bladder dysfunction
• Discusses evaluation and treatment options in both adults and children
• Includes text complemented by full-color illustrations

The editors of this comprehensive third edition of the Textbook of the Neurogenic Bladder have assembled an impressive team of world specialists to develop an essential resource for physicians, continence specialists, and other health care professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of patients who have lost normal bladder function.
The book provides a succinct update on epidemiology and briefly covers lower urinary tract anatomy and physiology. This is followed by a discussion on the pathophysiology of various types of dysfunctions and a clinical section that focuses on evaluation and treatment.
Different types of treatments from behavioral to surgical are reviewed, including the most recent and sophisticated pharmacotherapy and tissue engineering approaches. A special section is devoted to myelomeningocele, a congenital condition with lifelong repercussions on voiding.
Other topics such as complications, sexual function, fertility, maternity aspects, and prognostic factors round off the book. Each topic is covered in detail by several authors for a better overall understanding. A selection of reports and guidelines in relation to neurogenic bladder dysfunction is also included.
This revised edition builds on the strong reputation of its predecessors. It is an essential reference tool for urologists, nurses, and technicians involved in the care of patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Authors
• Jacques Corcos, MD, FRCS(S), McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
• David Ginsberg, MD, DSc, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
• Gilles Karsenty, MD, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France