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ArticlePediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2024

The urological evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder in children and adolescents-what every pediatric nephrologist needs to know.

Natasha Brownrigg, Armando J Lorenzo, Mandy Rickard, Joana Dos Santos

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Article in Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Pooled it
  2. Review
  3. Urogenital dysfunction in neurological diseases.Nature reviews. Neurology · 2026
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  4. Article
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  7. Neurogenic Bladder in Children with Myelomeningocele.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Natasha BrownriggDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
Armando J LorenzoDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
Mandy RickardDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada.
Joana Dos SantosDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada. joana.dossantos@sickkids.ca.ORCID 0009-0006-4359-0444
Hospital for Sick Children · CA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is an encompassing term that includes multiple causes of bladder dysfunction linked to a congenital or acquired neurological condition that adversely impacts the innervation of the lower urinary tract. Multiple static or progressive conditions can be associated with NGB in pediatric and adolescent patients. Currently, spinal dysraphism (i.e., spina bifida) is one of the most common etiologies, which occurs in 3-4 per 10,000 live births in developed nations. Abnormal bladder dynamics can lead to kidney damage secondary to high pressures or recurrent infections, as well as urinary incontinence. The current management paradigm centers on a proactive approach to preserving kidney function and achieving continence through behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical means. This educational review highlights the key components of urological management to maximize collaboration with pediatric nephrologists.

Indexed as

Spinal DysraphismUrinary Bladder, NeurogenicUrinary IncontinenceAdolescentChildHumansNephrologistsUrinary BladderUrodynamicsAdolescentsCathetersChildrenEvaluationIncontinenceManagementNeurogenic bladderPediatricSurveillanceTreatmentUrinary retentionUrodynamicsUrology

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PMID37518419
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