Erschienen in:
11.04.2018 | Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction (Douglas Clayton and John Thomas, Section Editors)
Non-invasive Testing and Its Role in Diagnosis and Management of Children With Voiding Dysfunction
verfasst von:
Jason P. Van Batavia, Andrew J. Combs
Erschienen in:
Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports
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Ausgabe 2/2018
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
The symptoms of non-neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) including urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency are among the most common reasons for which children are referred to pediatric urologists. The workup for LUTD is often time consuming and a source of frustration for patients, parents, and clinicians alike. In this review, we describe the non-invasive tests that are available and discuss their utility in the evaluation and management of children with LUTD.
Recent Findings
The available non-invasive tests that can aid in the diagnosis and management of children with LUTD include urine studies, uroflowmetry ± simultaneous electromyography, assessment of post-void residual, renal/bladder ultrasound, and pelvic ultrasound. These tests can often help obviate the need for more invasive tests such as urodynamic studies and can be particularly helpful in complex or difficult cases that do not respond to standard urotherapy.
Summary
Non-invasive tests can help us in our goal of improving diagnostic ability to better classify the child’s LUTD into an actual condition which allows targeted treatment in the hope of better outcomes and more satisfied patients and families.