Topic:	kidney and urologic diseases (ku)
Title:	Disorders of the Bladder, Prostate, and Seminal Vesicles.
Author:	Tanagho, E.A.
Source:	IN: Tanagho, E.; McAninch, J., eds. Smith’s General Urology. 17th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2008. pp 574-588.
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Abstract:	This chapter about disorders of the bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles is from an updated edition of a comprehensive textbook about urology that offers an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract. The author begins by describing congenital anomalies of the bladder, including exstrophy, persistent urachus, and contractures of the bladder neck. The next section reviews acquired diseases of the bladder, including interstitial cystitis, internal vesical herniation, urinary incontinence, enuresis, foreign bodies introduced into the bladder and urethra, vesical manifestations of allergy, diverticula, vesical fistulas, perivesical lipomatosis, radiation cystitis, noninfectious hemorrhagic cystitis, and empyema of the bladder. A final brief section mentions congenital anomalies of the prostate and seminal vesicles, as well as bloody ejaculation. The chapter is illustrated with black-and-white drawings and photographs. The chapter concludes with an extensive list of references, categorized by topic. 3 figures. 197 references.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Urologic Diseases. Diagnosis. Symptoms. Risk Factors. Patient Care Management. Congenital Anomalies. Bladder.
Minor Keywords:	Pathology. Symptoms. Diagnostic Tests. Complications. Therapy. Physiology. Anatomy. Interstitial Cystitis. Hernia. Urinary Incontinence. Enuresis. Allergy. Radiation Therapy. Cystitis. Infection. Foreign Objects.
Publication Number:	KUBK11640
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