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An artificial bladder, called a neobladder, enables patients to urinate normally, eliminating the need for an external bag and allowing patients to transition back to their normal life after surgery. My first response was 'I don't want to live like that,â Querido told ABC 7 in a recent interview.
Most standard collection bags have either free-flowing drainage or a one-way valve at the top of the bag that attaches to the end of the catheter away from the patientâs body. Collection bags with one-way valves may help prevent the reflux of urine from the collection bag back up into the bladder.