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[Effect of biofeedback in the treatment of voiding dysfunction]

Z Díte1, R Kocvara, Z Smicková

  • 1Katedra urologie, Subkatedra detské urologie IPVZ, Praha. zdenekdite@seznam.cz

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
|November 10, 2005
PubMed

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Biofeedback therapy effectively treats voiding dysfunction in children by improving pelvic floor relaxation. This treatment leads to significant improvements in incontinence, dyscoordination, and urinary tract infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Context:

  • Voiding dysfunction is common in children, often linked to poor pelvic floor muscle relaxation.
  • Current treatments aim to improve bladder control and reduce associated symptoms.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of biofeedback therapy in treating pediatric voiding dysfunction.
  • To assess the impact of biofeedback on pelvic floor relaxation and related symptoms.

Summary:

  • Thirty-nine children with voiding dysfunction received biofeedback (BFB) therapy.
  • An average of three sessions achieved a good clinical response in 55.7% of patients.
  • Follow-up (12-24 months) showed resolution of incontinence (66.7%), improved dyscoordination (57.6%), and reduced UTIs (41.1%).

Impact:

  • Biofeedback therapy is a highly effective treatment for children with voiding dysfunction.
  • It improves detrusor-sphincter coordination and accelerates the maturation of the voiding reflex.
  • This therapy offers a significant non-invasive option for managing pediatric lower urinary tract symptoms.
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