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A member asked:

Born with spins bifida. if removing my bladder as an option instead of botox injection &oxibutinin injected to the bladder,what are the side effects?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Drainage device: You would have an ostomy placed to take the plane of your bladder. These are not without complications. Discuss the pros and cons with your urologist. All the best.

Answered 6/14/2015

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