[Enuresis: treatments recognized by EBM]

E Wespes1

  • 1Service d'Urologie, C.H.U. de Charleroi et Hôpital Erasme. dr.wespes@skynet.be

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|November 25, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Nocturnal enuresis, a common childhood condition, requires proper diagnosis and treatment. Evidence supports bladder advice, enuresis alarms, and desmopressin for monosymptomatic cases, with resistant cases needing specialist care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric urology
  • Sleep medicine
  • Child health

Context:

  • Nocturnal enuresis is a prevalent pediatric condition.
  • Requires effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • Impacts child well-being and family life.

Purpose:

  • To review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of nocturnal enuresis.
  • To outline current evidence-based treatment options.
  • To guide management of therapy-resistant cases.

Summary:

  • Epidemiology and pathophysiology of nocturnal enuresis are discussed.
  • Monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis treatment options include bladder advice, enuresis alarms, and desmopressin.
  • Refractory cases necessitate referral to specialized centers.

Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians.
  • Aids in optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
  • Improves management of children with nocturnal enuresis.

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