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Symptomatic neurogenic bladder in a cerebral-palsied population
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|October 1, 1983
Summary
This study investigated symptomatic neurogenic bladders in cerebral palsy patients. A significant number experienced bladder symptoms, with many responding well to medication, suggesting a potential continuum of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) can affect bladder function.
- Neurogenic bladder is a common complication in neurological disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of symptomatic neurogenic bladders in individuals with cerebral palsy.
- To explore the spectrum of bladder dysfunction in this population.
Main Methods:
- Screening of 50 cerebral palsy patients.
- Urological assessment, including cystometrograms, for 13 patients.
- Clinical evaluation of bladder symptoms like enuresis, stress incontinence, and dribbling.
Main Results:
- Four out of 13 assessed patients were diagnosed with a neurogenic bladder.
- 18 out of 50 patients reported symptoms indicative of neurogenic bladder.
- Symptomatic patients, with or without a confirmed neurogenic bladder, showed positive responses to medication.
Conclusions:
- A notable proportion of cerebral palsy patients exhibit symptoms of neurogenic bladder.
- The findings suggest a possible continuum of bladder dysfunction in cerebral palsy.
- Medication appears effective in managing bladder symptoms in this population.