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Neurogenic Bladder in Infants and Children (Neurogenic Bladder-Sphincter Dysfunction)

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Video-urodynamics, the gold standard for extended diagnosis in the neurogenic bladder, which combines urodynamics and VCU, has only limited availability, and significant involvement by radiologists is rare. Radiologists, however, are often involved in evaluating children with neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Radiologists performing VCUs and other imaging studies in children with neurogenic bladder should have an understanding of the pathophysiology and neurourology of these disorders, and they should be familiar with a modified VCU technique that can be accomplished with equipment currently available in radiological departments. This technique allows a more functional evaluation of the lower urinary tract and therefore allows detection of risk factors for upper urinary-tract deterioration. By incorporating aspects of modified VCU or uro dynamic results, the ability to predict which neonates and infants are at risk for upper urinary-tract deterioration can be improved. Medical and surgical treatment can begin prior to the onset of urinary tract deterioration.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Radiology, University Hospital, Medical University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 34, 8036, Graz, Austria

    Richard Fotter MD (Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiology, Head)

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    Richard Fotter MD (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Fotter, R. (2008). Neurogenic Bladder in Infants and Children (Neurogenic Bladder-Sphincter Dysfunction). In: Fotter, R. (eds) Pediatric Uroradiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33005-9_16

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