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Tanja Golli1, Anamarija Meglič, Rajko B Kenda

  • 1Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Bohoričeva ul. 20, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. tanja.golli@gmail.com

International Urology and Nephrology
|February 6, 2013
PubMed

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This study found that a pediatric voiding school program is an effective treatment for children with lower urinary tract conditions, showing durable results in long-term follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract conditions are common in children.
  • Effective treatment programs are crucial for managing these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific inpatient voiding school program for pediatric lower urinary tract conditions.
  • To assess the long-term effectiveness and durability of the treatment results.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective controlled study involving 64 pediatric patients.
  • Random allocation into two groups: immediate treatment (Group A) and delayed treatment (Group B).
  • Group B patients received no treatment for 3 months, after which they entered the program.

Main Results:

  • No spontaneous regression of symptoms was observed in the delayed treatment group during the waiting period.
  • Final success rates were high and not significantly different between groups (86.2% for Group A, 86.7-90% for Group B).
  • Long-term follow-up (48 months) confirmed statistically identical success rates between the groups (p = 1.000).

Conclusions:

  • The inpatient voiding school program is an effective treatment for pediatric lower urinary tract conditions.
  • The treatment yields durable results, as evidenced by long-term follow-up.
  • The program demonstrates significant clinical value in pediatric nephrology and urology.
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