Intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) is a safe and effective way of managing patients with urinary retention or incontinence due to a neuropathic or hypotonic bladder. It has been shown to improve the quality of life of those rendered housebound by bladder problems and has preserved the kidneys of children with spina bifida, and of adults with spinal cord injury.1 2
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/intermittent-self-catheterisation