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Case report.
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In this case report, a consequence of not following proper care of the bowel affecting the genitourinary system is reported and discussed.
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United States.
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Neurogenic bowel and bladder can result from a spinal cord injury. It is necessary for spinal cord injury patients to continually follow recommended bladder and bowel care programs to decrease complications.
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Lai, L., Gibson-Gill, C., Gombas, G. et al. Hydronephrosis: an unusual complication of neurogenic bowel in a patient with spinal cord injury: a case report. Spinal Cord 52 (Suppl 1), S9–S10 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.2014.55
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