Publications by authors named "Maria Clara Carvalho"
Objective: Evaluate clinical aspects associated with the presence of nocturnal enuresis (NE) in children with a diagnosis of overactive bladder (OAB).
Material And Methods: A data base of 200 children who were evaluated by a structured questionnaire was analysed retrospectively . OAB was defined as the presence of urinary urgency (n=183 cases) and/or daytime urinary incontinence associated with holding maneuvers (n=168 cases).
Article Synopsis
- Neuromodulation through transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) has been studied for its effectiveness in treating overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in children, particularly in a structured 20-session therapy.
- Children aged 4 and older with isolated OAB were included, and their improvement was assessed using a visual analog scale before each session, without the use of anticholinergic medications.
- The study found that significant symptom relief was reported relatively early in therapy, with 55.1% of patients experiencing complete symptom resolution by the final session, and those showing improvement by the fifth session were significantly more likely to see continued success.