A bladder that does not have muscle tone. A muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity and supported by the pelvic floor muscles. The bladder stretches to store urine and contracts to release urine. Retropubic suspension and needle bladder neck suspension are the two major types of bladder suspension surgeries.
Catheterization can involve internal or external urine collection.
If an internal catheterization technique is chosen, a narrow tube is introduced through the urethra into the bladder to withdraw urine. A second option in catheterization is to have an external collection device. This device is attached to the genitals to collect urine and drain it into a collection bag. The ability to exercise voluntary control over the urge to urinate or defecate until the proper time and place is found. This condition is caused when the muscles that give support to the bladder and urethra become stretched or damaged.