Chief urology resident management of the urinary tract in stable patients with high spinal cord injuries — survey results and applications in the era of Competence by Design

摘要

IntroductionThe urologist’s role in the management of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) is to prevent upper tract damage and renal failure while facilitating acceptable means for urine elimination. Residency provides the framework to manage SCI patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the surveillance practices of chief urology residents in high SCI patients (T4/5 and above) and their confidence in managing this patient population.