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Bladder function development and its urodynamic evaluation in neonates and infants less than 2 years old.
Jian Guo Wen1, Yu Tao Lu1, Lin Gang Cui1
1Pediatric Urodynamic Centre, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R., China.
Neurourology and Urodynamics
|May 3, 2014
Summary
Understanding bladder function in infants is crucial. Urodynamic studies (UDS) aid in identifying early bladder dysfunction, though normal ranges are still developing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Neonatal Physiology
- Lower Urinary Tract Function
Background:
- Bladder function development in neonates and infants is complex.
- Establishing normative data for bladder parameters in this age group is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review bladder function development in infants under 2 years.
- To discuss the role and challenges of urodynamic studies (UDS) in this population.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review on neonatal and infant bladder development.
- Analysis of existing data on urodynamic evaluation in young children.
Main Results:
- Normal ranges for bladder volume and pressure during voiding are not well-established in infants.
- Interpretation of urodynamic studies (UDS) findings is difficult due to lack of normative data.
- This review highlights developmental insights and lower urinary tract issues.
Conclusions:
- Further research in animal models and human studies is needed to fully understand bladder development.
- Urodynamic studies (UDS) remain vital for detecting early bladder dysfunction in newborns and infants.
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