What are complications that may occur with continent pouches (Kock and Indiana)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Incontinence
b. Difficult catheterization
c. Pyelonephritis
d. Rupture of the pouch
e. Peritonitis
A, B, C
The most frequent complications are incontinence, difficult catheterization, and reflux pyelo-nephritis. Rupture and peritonitis are not threats to the patient from this surgery.
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