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Bladder spasm in children after surgery for ureteric reimplantation

D Gillies1, L Lane, D Murrell

  • 1School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, NSW 1797, Penrith South DC, Australia. d.gilles@uws.edu.au

Pediatric Surgery International
|December 3, 2003
PubMed

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This study examined post-operative catheter duration and bladder spasms after ureteric reimplantation surgery in children. Longer catheterization increased spasm incidence, highlighting a key factor for managing post-surgical discomfort.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Urological Health

Background:

  • Ureteric reimplantation surgery is common in children.
  • Bladder spasms are a frequent post-operative complication.
  • Catheterization duration is a potential modifiable factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the association between post-operative catheterization duration and bladder spasm incidence.
  • To explore other surgical and post-operative factors influencing bladder spasms.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective investigation of pediatric patients undergoing ureteric reimplantation.
  • Data collection on catheterization duration and bladder spasm occurrence.
  • Analysis of surgical and post-operative variables.

Main Results:

  • A positive correlation was found between longer post-operative catheterization duration and increased bladder spasm incidence.
  • Further analysis identified other contributing factors to bladder spasms.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing post-operative catheterization duration may reduce bladder spasm incidence.
  • Comprehensive assessment of surgical and post-operative factors is crucial for managing pediatric bladder spasms.

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