Lower urinary tract dysfunction in cerebral palsy. Issue 6 (June 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reid, C J; Borzyskowski, M
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 68:Issue 6(1993)
• Page Start: 739
• Page End: 742
• Publication Date: 1993-06
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.68.6.739
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : The clinical features and management of 27 children with cerebral palsy referred with symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction were reviewed. The mean age at referral was 9.9 years. Daytime urinary incontinence was the commonest presenting symptom. Videourodynamic studies were abnormal in 23 patients (85%). Only two children had evidence of upper renal tract damage. Treatment was determined by urodynamic findings, and led to improvement in symptoms in all patients for whom there was follow up information. Urinary incontinence may be improved or cured in children with cerebral palsy. These children would therefore benefit from early referral for assessment and treatment.