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[Biofeedback therapy for urinary incontinence in children].

J L Blanco1, F J Oliver, R De Celis

  • 1Sección de Urología Pediátrica, Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo.

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
|July 19, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Biofeedback therapy effectively treats functional urinary incontinence in children. Pelvic floor muscle training with biofeedback offers a simple, effective solution for cases resistant to conventional treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Pelvic Floor Therapy

Context:

  • Functional urinary incontinence affects children, often proving refractory to standard treatments.
  • Conventional therapies like bladder training and anticholinergics may fail or lead to recurrence.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback (BFB) therapy for pediatric functional urinary incontinence.
  • To assess BFB as a treatment for children unresponsive to or relapsing after other interventions.

Summary:

  • 34 children (mean age 8.4 years) with refractory urinary incontinence received BFB therapy.
  • BFB was administered via surface electrodes during bladder filling or voiding.
  • 44% achieved total continence, and 20.5% showed partial response; 26% saw no benefit.

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Impact:

  • Biofeedback therapy presents a simple and effective method for pediatric functional urinary incontinence.
  • BFB can be a valuable adjunct to existing therapies for persistent or recurrent cases.
  • This approach aids in improving continence outcomes in pediatric patients.