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Urinary diversion or self-catheterization to manage voiding difficulties are required in some individuals. | Urinary diversion or self-catheterization to manage voiding difficulties are required in some individuals. | ||
===Renal Failure=== | ===Renal Failure=== | ||
Renal transplantation is indicated in patients with ESRD refractory to medical therapy. But it can be contraindicated in the presence of other complications including morbid obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, and cardiomyopathy. | Renal transplantation is indicated in patients with ESRD refractory to medical therapy. But it can be contraindicated in the presence of other complications including morbid obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, and cardiomyopathy. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]; Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Surgery
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Myringotomy has been helpful in individuals with recurrent otitis media (‘glue ear’). Hearing can be maximized with bilateral digital hearing aids. Cochlear implantation has benefitted some patients.
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac transplantation has been successful in isolated cases.
Urological Disorders
Urinary diversion or self-catheterization to manage voiding difficulties are required in some individuals.
Renal Failure
Renal transplantation is indicated in patients with ESRD refractory to medical therapy. But it can be contraindicated in the presence of other complications including morbid obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, and cardiomyopathy.