Association of voiding dysfunction with functional constipation.

The association of age of toilet training and dysfunctional voiding

OBJECTIVE To determine whether age of toilet training is associated with dysfunctional voiding in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS We compared patients referred to the urologic clinics for voiding dysfunction with age-matched controls without urinary complaints. Characteristics including age and reason for toilet training, method of training, and encopresis or constipation were compared betwee...

Normal voiding pattern and bladder dysfunction in infants and children

The normal voiding pattern and bladder dysfunction including neurogenic and non-neurogenic bladder, nocturnal enuresis and the relation between constipation and the bladder dysfunction has been reviewed in this paper. The dynamic property of lower urinary tract is complex as mature bladder function takes place in growth of the child. Recent studies have shown that cortical centre is responsible...

Voiding dysfunction in children with chronic functional constipation.

Animated biofeedback: an ideal treatment for children with dysfunctional elimination syndrome.

PURPOSE Animated biofeedback is an established treatment for pediatric dysfunctional voiding. Bowel dysfunction is closely associated with dysfunctional voiding. We evaluated the efficacy of animated biofeedback urotherapy in bowel and voiding dysfunction in children with dysfunctional elimination syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 80 children with dysfunctional elimination syndrome w...

Pediatric voiding dysfunction: current evaluation and management.

Voiding dysfunction and urinary incontinence in children is common. Both are associated with significant effects on quality of life and comorbidities, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and constipation. A thorough history, physical examination, and non-invasive evaluation are essential in determining the etiology. Interventions, such as behavioral therapy/biofeedback and pharmacologic t...