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[Enuresis--causes, diagnosis and therapy].

J Steffens1, L Steffens

  • 1Urologische Klinik und Abteilung für Kinderurologie, St. Antonius-Hosptial Eschweiler, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der RWTH Aachen.

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study investigated 672 children with enuresis (bedwetting), identifying functional, anatomical, and psychogenic causes. Treatment varied by cause, including medication, surgery, and psychotherapy for effective management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Child Psychology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Context:

  • Enuresis affects a significant pediatric population, necessitating comprehensive diagnostic approaches.
  • Understanding the diverse etiologies of enuresis is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose:

  • To categorize the causes of primary and secondary enuresis in children.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic methods for identifying enuresis etiologies.
  • To correlate specific enuresis causes with appropriate treatment modalities.

Summary:

  • A systematic investigation of 672 children with enuresis identified three main etiological groups: functional micturition disorders (46.4%), pathological anatomical changes (33.2%), and psychogenic disorders (20.4%).
  • Diagnostic methods included medical history, physical examination, urinalysis, sonography, urodynamic tests, voiding cystogram, urethral calibration, and urethrocystoscopy.
  • Treatments comprised drug therapy and biofeedback for functional disorders, surgery for anatomical abnormalities, and psychotherapy for psychogenic causes.

Impact:

  • Provides a classification framework for enuresis etiologies in children.
  • Highlights the importance of a multi-faceted diagnostic approach for enuresis.
  • Informs evidence-based treatment strategies for pediatric enuresis based on identified causes.

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