Occult neurovesical dysfunction in children with imperforate anus and its variants.

J Pediatr Surg

Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229-2899.

Published: January 1991

Neurovesical dysfunction (NVD) is frequently encountered in children with imperforate anus and its variants. Such functional urologic problems are often compounded by associated anatomic urologic abnormalities that in combination may profoundly alter the course and prognosis of children with imperforate anus. Herein, we report 16 such cases. Management of NVD in children with imperforate anus offers several unique challenges that require important alterations in management. Specific recommendation are presented.

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