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Sacral Agenesis

How is it treated?

There are a wide variety of treatments available to improve and control all of the disabilities arising from the complications of sacral agenesis, particularly with reference to the incontinence problems. With modern therapy it is now possible to achieve both faecal and urinary continence. It is also possible to safely protect the kidneys from damage due to the abnormal bladder.

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Medical text written May 2001 by Mr P Malone. Last reviewed October 2005, by Mr P Malone, Consultant Paediatric Urologist, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK.

 

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