Anorectal manometry and urodynamics in children with spina bifida: can we predict the colonic dysmotility from bladder dysfunction?

Introduction: Spina bifida is a condition that impacts the development of the neural tube leading to urological and gastrointestinal symptoms. Both systems are influenced together due to their shared innervation and embryological origin. Despite its impact on health and well-being there has been limited research on the relationship between manometry results and urodynamic tests, in this patient population.

The relationship between urodynamic bladder compliance and urinary fibrosis markers in children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Background: Decreased bladder compliance is an important risk factor for upper urinary tract in children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction (NBD). Urodynamics is the gold standard in determining bladder compliance.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between low bladder compliance and urinary fibrosis markers in NBD.

Assessment of quality of life in patients with neurogenic bladders who undergone urinary system reconstruction (Mitrofanoff).

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the additional contribution of the Mitrofanoff channel to health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods: Between 2005 and 2009, we conducted a retrospective study on 10 pediatric patients who underwent Mitrofanoff surgery for neurogenic bladder and 11 control patients using urethral catheterization. We evaluated HRQoL using questionnaires tailored for various age groups, with higher scores indicating better QoL.

Impact of patient position on cystometric parameters in pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder: A prospective study.

Aims: Urodynamic studies (UDSs) play a crucial role in evaluating lower urinary tract function in pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder. However, the influence of patient position on urodynamic parameters in this population remains understudied. This study aims to investigate the effect of patient position on urodynamic results in children with neurogenic bladder.

Effect of bladder volume and compliance on ultrasonographic measurement of bladder wall thickness in children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Background: Spina bifida is the most common cause of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children. Measurement of bladder wall thickness (BWT) is non-invasive, low-cost, and may be complementary to urodynamics in demonstrating bladder condition. It is still unknown the wall thickness response to volume change in bladders with different compliance states.

Effects of Caudal and Penile Blocks on the Complication Rates of Hypospadias Repair.

Background: The major influencing factors for complications during hypospadias repair are the original location of the meatus, previous urethral surgery, surgical technique, and surgeon’s experience. While the effect of the technique of regional analgesia on complication rates has been considered in some studies, this issue remains controversial.

Aims: To determine the effect of caudal block and penile block on complication rates of hypospadias repair in patients with subcoronal hypospadias.

Anocutaneous Reflex Revisited: How Valuable Is Its Determination in Children with Spina Bifida? A Descriptive Study in A Cohort of 217 Patients.

Aim: To determine the clinical value of anocutaneous reflex (AR) in children with neurogenic bladder due to spina bifida (SB).

Material And Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with SB were prospectively evaluated; moreover, AR and bulbocavernous reflex were examined. Patients were divided into those with and without AR.

A retrospective review of the adnexal outcome after detorsion in premenarchal girls.

Background: The aim of this study was to report our results on premenarchal girls with adnexal torsion who were treated with different approaches.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six adnexal torsions in children were analysed retrospectively. Group 1 included cases of oophorectomy for the twisted adnexa.