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1Division of Urology, Children's Hospital, San Diego, California, USA.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 23, 1999
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Pediatric urinary incontinence, often nonstructural, requires a systematic approach. Persistent therapy typically resolves wetting issues in most children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Continence Management
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is a common pediatric urology issue.
- While structural problems can cause wetting, nonstructural causes are more prevalent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the approach to pediatric urinary incontinence.
- To highlight the importance of nonstructural causes and therapeutic persistence.
Main Methods:
- Systematic clinical evaluation.
- Therapeutic intervention strategies.
Main Results:
- Most pediatric incontinence cases stem from nonstructural issues.
- A structured approach and consistent therapy lead to resolution.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of pediatric urinary incontinence relies on identifying nonstructural causes.
- Persistence in therapy is key to successful outcomes in most cases.
Abstract:
Urinary incontinence is one of the most frequent problems seen in pediatric urology. Although there can be serious structural problems that produce wetting, most of the children seen will have nonstructural causes for their incontinence. A systematic approach and persistence with therapy should result in resolution of the problem in most instances.