Urethral incontinence in patients with neuropathic bladders remains a management problem
not only to urologists but also to the primary carers of these patients. It impairs
quality of life and encourages social withdrawal, but also leads to perineal soreness
and inflammation. A number of surgical techniques have been described to increase
bladder outlet resistance in order to render patients with neuropathic bladders perineally
dry. We report our experience in achieving dryness with a periurethral Goretex® sling
in 17 patients.
Spina bifida - Neuropathic bladder - Urethral leakage - Goretex® sling
