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Design and Methodological Considerations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Urologic and Renal Protocol for the Newborn and Young Child with Spina Bifida

2016; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 196; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.juro.2016.07.081

1527-3792

Jonathan C. Routh, Earl Y. Cheng, J. Christopher Austin, Michelle A. Baum, Patricio C. Gargollo, Richard W. Grady, Adrienne R. Herron, Steven S. Kim, Shelly King, Chester J. Koh, Pangaja Paramsothy, Lisa Raman, Michael S. Schechter, Kathryn Smith, Stacy T. Tanaka, Judy Thibadeau, William O. Walker, M. Chad Wallis, John S. Wiener, David B. Joseph,

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Care of children with spina bifida has significantly advanced in the last half century, resulting in gains in longevity and quality of life for affected children and caregivers. Bladder dysfunction is the norm in patients with spina bifida and may result in infection, renal scarring and chronic kidney disease. However, the optimal urological management for spina bifida related bladder dysfunction is unknown.