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Rev Mex Urol 2018; 78 (2)

Urology in space and genitourinary changes in the microgravity environment

Carrillo-Esper R, Carrillo-Córdova LD, Villena-López EL, Carrillo-Córdova DM

Language: Spanish
References: 27
Page: 162-167
PDF size: 470.48 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The current aim of manned spaceflight is the colonization of Mars. The genitourinary system is one of the most frequently affected in astronauts, occurring in 10% of them. The main pathologies are stone disease, acute urinary retention, urinary tract infections, and fertility alterations. The aim of the present study was to review the effect of space travel on the genitourinary systems of astronauts.


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