Risk factors of bladder stones in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: A real-world study

This study looks at why people with nerve-related bladder problems (NLUTD) get bladder stones. It aims to find out what increases the chances of these stones forming and coming back. The study found that certain bladder management methods, like using intermittent or suprapubic catheters, and having recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) make bladder stones more likely to return. The researchers suggest closely watching bladder pressure and treating UTIs carefully, along with using catheters cautiously, to help lower the risk of bladder stones coming back in these patients.

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  Patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) experience frequent bladder stone recurrences.
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  Intermittent catheterization (CIC) and suprapubic catheterization (SPC) are significant risk factors for stone recurrence.
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  Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) significantly increase the risk of bladder stone recurrence in NLUTD patients.