Comparison of uroflow parameters in children with pure constipation versus constipation plus lower urinary tract symptoms.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare uroflow parameters of patients with pure constipation against those with constipation plus lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and a control group (no constipation).

Materials And Methods: During August 2012 to March 2014 three groups of patients were enrolled into the study: group C (constipation only), group CL (LUTS plus constipation) and group N (control: no constipation or LUTS). Dysfunctional elimination syndrome (DES) scores, uroflowmetry/electromyography (uroflow-EMG) findings, postvoiding residual urine (PVR) and rectal diameter were measured and compared between groups.

Comparison of biofeedback therapy in children with treatment-refractory dysfunctional voiding and overactive bladder.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of biofeedback therapy (BF) in children with treatment refractory overactive bladder (OAB) and dysfunctional voiding (DV).

Methods: This study was performed between April 2012 and March 2014. Patients with treatment refractory OAB and DV were included.

The effect of untethering on urologic symptoms and urodynamic parameters in children with primary tethered cord syndrome.

Objective: To evaluate urinary system symptoms (USSs) and urodynamic parameters (UPs) before and after untethering in children with primary tethered cord syndrome (pTCS).

Methods: USSs and UPs of patients undergoing untethering for pTCS during the period January 2008-July 2012 were evaluated preoperatively and at the postoperative third and 12th months. For analysis, patients were separated into 4 groups according to the presence of USSs: group 1, USSs preoperative positive and postoperative negative; group 2, USSs preoperative positive and postoperative positive; group 3, USSs preoperative negative and postoperative positive; group 4, USSs preoperative negative and postoperative negative.