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Published on: August 14, 2019

[Changes in lower urinary tract function in children with hyperactive urinary bladder treated with combined therapy].

T I Danilova, E V Medvedeva, Zh B Vasil'eva

    Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
    |August 29, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary

    Combined therapy with pikamilon and driptan shows promise for treating hyperactive bladder (HB) in children. Treatment effectiveness is linked to bladder capacity, with improvements in lower urinary tract function being key for successful outcomes.

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    Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
    05:25

    Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing

    Published on: August 14, 2019

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Pharmacology
    • Urodynamics

    Context:

    • Conservative therapy for hyperactive bladder (HB) in children often faces challenges due to the low clinical efficacy of anticholinergic medications (M-cholinolytics).
    • Optimizing treatment strategies for pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction is crucial for improving patient quality of life and preventing long-term complications.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined therapeutic approach using pikamilon and driptan for treating hyperactive bladder in pediatric patients.
    • To investigate the relationship between urodynamic parameters, specifically mean effective bladder capacity, and treatment response in children with HB.

    Summary:

    • A study involving 57 children (7-14 years) with hyperactive bladder assessed the effectiveness of combined pikamilon and driptan therapy.
    • Uroflowmetry and cystometry were used to evaluate treatment outcomes, revealing that the response to therapy correlated with mean effective bladder capacity.
    • Urodynamic investigations indicated that improved lower urinary tract function is pathogenetically significant for successful treatment of pediatric urologic conditions associated with HB.

    Impact:

    • This study suggests that combined therapy with pikamilon and driptan may offer a more effective treatment option for pediatric hyperactive bladder compared to monotherapy.
    • Understanding the role of bladder capacity in treatment response can help tailor therapeutic interventions for better outcomes in children with urologic pathology.
    • The findings highlight the importance of urodynamic assessment in managing pediatric lower urinary tract dysfunction and optimizing treatment strategies.