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[Urodynamic disturbances among children with vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR)]

Leszek Piechuta1, Beata Bieniaś, Anna Wieczorkiewicz-Płaza

  • 1Klinika Nefrologii Dzieciecej DSK UM w Lublinie. nowekonlp@interia.pl

Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|October 18, 2008
PubMed

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Lower urinary tract dysfunction is common in children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Urodynamic assessment is crucial for diagnosing and treating these urinary issues in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Urodynamics
  • Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Context:

  • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition affecting children.
  • Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is implicated in VUR pathogenesis.
  • Urodynamic assessment aids in VUR diagnosis and management.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of urodynamic disturbances in children diagnosed with VUR.
  • To identify specific types of lower urinary tract dysfunction in pediatric VUR patients.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 125 children with VUR, with 93 undergoing urodynamic assessment.
  • Urodynamic disturbances were identified in 70.9% of assessed children.
  • Detrusor overactivity was the most prevalent finding, followed by dysfunctional voiding and subvesical obstruction.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant role of LUTD in pediatric VUR.
  • Emphasizes the utility of urodynamic testing in the comprehensive evaluation of children with VUR.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the high prevalence of voiding abnormalities in VUR patients.
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