[Neurophysiopathology of spinal lesions, evaluation of the 80s. Post-injury assessment and treatment of the neurogenic bladder in the acute period]. / La neurophysiopathologie de la lésion médullaire, bilan des années 80. Le bilan post-traumatique et le traitement de la neurovessie à la période aiguë.

This introductory presentation deals with the recent pathophysiological aspects of the post-traumatic spinal cord lesion and the population concerned. The neurophysiology of the bladder and its sphincters is summarized so as to try and explain some disturbances occurring during the acute phase following a spinal cord injury; their clinical and urological aspects and the methods of bladder drainage.

[Cockett's syndrome and retro-iliac ureter. A previously unknown and original association apropos of a case and review of the literature]. / Syndrome de Cockett et uretère rétro-iliaque. Une association méconnue et originale à propos d'un cas et revue de la littérature.

The authors report a case of Cockett's syndrome discovered by ilio--cava angiography at a patient who was operated on a bilateral retro-iliac ureter which occasioned an important renal insufficiency. After a review of the literature, it appears it is the first case published with such a pathologic association mentioned.

[Tethered cord syndrome with urinary troubles in adults. Should it be operated?]. / Syndrome de la corde étirée avec troubles urinaires chez l'adulte. Faut-il opérer?

Tethered cord syndrome in an adult male: recent urinary symptomatology associated with orthopedic troubles. Discussion of the surgical procedure.