[A survey of the diagnostic policy in nocturnal enuresis]

A written enquiry regarding the current diagnostic policy in nocturnal enuresis was conducted among paediatricians (response 38%, n = 22) and urologists (response 49%, n = 23) while an enquiry by telephone was held among GPs (n = 40) with the same questions. With reference to three case histories, the question was asked what supplementary examinations, if any, would be carried out. All respondents showed a tendency to perform extensive urological examinations. Since bedwetting in most cases is not associated with demonstrable anatomical or functional abnormalities, this is incorrect for medical reasons, even apart from the costs involved.