Abstract:Background: Chronic ischemia is a known risk factor for the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and bladder hypocontractility. Less is known, however, about the impact of acute ischemia. Classic teaching suggests that collateral circulation is robust in the bladder and, therefore, loss of a single source of blood flow should have no deleterious effect. This study aims to provide visual evidence that segmental vascular supply is critical for maintaining adequate perfusion to the bladder.Methods: … Show more
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