title: The current management of the neurogenic bladder in children with spina bifida.
abstract: The urological care of the neurogenic bladder consists of 2 components: medical management with preservation of renal function and quality-oflife issues with achieving dryness and independence of bladder and bowel management. Both components are equally important for patients to live a healthy and fulfilled life. This report explores the diagnosis of the neurogenic bladder; quality-of-life issues that caregivers and patients should expect; the importance of primary care knowledge of the neurogenic bladder and treatment; surgical options; the transition of pediatric patients to adult care; and the importance of caregiver and patient understanding of their disease, treatment options, and responsibilities.
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Urology, Robotics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA. Dominic-frimberger@ouhsc.edu
authors.forename: Dominic
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Frimberger
authors.forename: Earl
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: Bradley P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Kropp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011788:Quality of Life; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*