Neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
The neurophysiology of lower urinary tract function is followed by a discussion of the causes, evaluation, and management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children. All forms of injured bladders require early assessment and proper treatment, the basis for which is provided. Clues to what the pediatrician can look for and care for are presented.
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Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008591:Meningomyelocele / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D009434:Neural Pathways; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities; D014521:Urethra / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy