Selzman A A, Hampel N
Department of Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Urol Clin North Am. 1993 Aug;20(3):453-64.
Spinal cord injuries in the past were associated with a very high mortality, predominantly from urologic complications and sepsis. Improvements in the urologic and medical management of these patients have significantly decreased the morbidity and mortality. Many complications may still develop during the urologic management, however. Periodic follow-up is thus essential to recognize and treat urologic complications in order to preserve renal function.
过去，脊髓损伤与极高的死亡率相关，主要原因是泌尿系统并发症和败血症。这些患者在泌尿外科和内科管理方面的改善显著降低了发病率和死亡率。然而，在泌尿外科管理过程中仍可能出现许多并发症。因此，定期随访对于识别和治疗泌尿系统并发症以保护肾功能至关重要。
