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1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology. Supplementum
|November 26, 1999
Summary
This study reviewed 127 children with incontinence, finding that invasive diagnostic studies were used in only 28% of cases. Overall, 51% of patients experienced improvement in their day and night wetting symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Incontinence
Background:
- Childhood incontinence, encompassing both day and night wetting, presents a common challenge in pediatric healthcare.
- Effective diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving quality of life in affected children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the etiological factors contributing to day and night wetting in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the treatment outcomes for children assessed at a specialized center for kidney and bladder problems.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review was conducted on 127 new patients presenting with incontinence.
- Data were collected on diagnostic procedures, treatment protocols, and patient outcomes.
Main Results:
- Invasive diagnostic studies were employed in only 28% of the assessed patients.
- A significant improvement in incontinence symptoms was observed in 51% of the patient cohort.
Conclusions:
- A substantial proportion of pediatric incontinence cases may be managed without extensive invasive diagnostics.
- Targeted treatment strategies demonstrate positive outcomes for over half of the children evaluated.