Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children

Abstract

Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children can have many faces. It can present with incontinenece for urine, urinary tract infections or even constipation or loosing stools. All kinds of factors influencing the function of the pelvic floor muscle tension can have an impact on the lower urinary tract functions. The recognition of these factors and the following therapy are described in some studies in this thesis. Home flow biofeedback as therapy, treatment of meatal deformaties, instructions on pelvicfloor use, colonic washout treatment for constipation are therapeutic options being discussed. Ultrasound for detection of constipation and urethral length measurement are diagnostic options being discussed against the background of urodynamic investigation in children.