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[Diagnostics of functional bladder disorders in children]
D Schultz-Lampel1, B Schönberger
1Kontinenzzentrum Südwest, Klinikum der Stadt Villingen-Schwenningen. ksw.daniela.schultz-lampel@klinikumvs.de
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|May 25, 2004
Summary
Pediatric functional bladder disorders, including enuresis and urinary incontinence, are diagnosed using non-invasive methods. Invasive tests like video-urodynamics are essential for classifying pediatric urinary incontinence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Urodynamics
- Child Health
Context:
- Functional bladder disorders are frequent in children.
- Current practice differentiates enuresis from pediatric urinary incontinence.
- Diagnosis often relies on non-invasive primary procedures.
Purpose:
- To outline diagnostic procedures for pediatric bladder disorders.
- To emphasize the distinction between enuresis and urinary incontinence in diagnostic work-up.
- To highlight the necessity of invasive diagnostics for urinary incontinence.
Summary:
- Strict differentiation between enuresis and pediatric urinary incontinence is crucial.
- Monosymptomatic enuresis typically requires only non-invasive diagnostics.
- Video-urodynamic studies are mandatory for classifying pediatric urinary incontinence.
- New guidelines aim to standardize the diagnostic evaluation of pediatric bladder disorders.
Impact:
- Standardized diagnostic work-up for pediatric bladder disorders.
- Improved classification and management of functional bladder disorders in children.
- Reduced unnecessary invasive procedures for monosymptomatic enuresis.