Historical perspective of the use of bowel in urology

Urol Clin North Am. 1997 Nov;24(4):703-13. doi: 10.1016/s0094-0143(05)70412-2.

Abstract

The use of bowel has been used in urinary tract reconstruction for more than a century. In the past 20 years, however, indications and methods for bowel utilization have multiplied enormously. This article outlines some of these exciting developments.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Intestines / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Urinary Diversion / adverse effects
  • Urinary Diversion / history*
  • Urinary Diversion / methods
  • Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / adverse effects
  • Urinary Reservoirs, Continent / history*