title: Epididymitis in children and adolescents on clean intermittent catheterisation.
abstract: The records of 119 children and adolescents on clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) were reviewed to assess the incidence and predisposing factors, if any, of epididymo-orchitis. CIC had been performed for a total of 448 patient years with a mean of 4.5 years (range 3 months to 19 years). Of the evaluable 99 patients, 10 suffered attacks of epididymo-orchitis after commencing CIC. There was an equal incidence on both sides. Three patients had recurrent attacks. Epididymitis occurred at the rate of 1 episode for 10 patient years. Those who had neuropathic bladders and more than 2 symptomatic urinary tract infections annually had a higher incidence. Prophylactic antibiotics did not reduce the incidence but long-term specific antibiotic therapy may prevent further attacks. Vasectomy and orchidectomy had to be done in 2 patients for recurrent attacks and intractable sepsis.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Thirumavalavan
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Ransley
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents