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ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Neurogenic Bladder in Children with Myelomeningocele.

Aleksandar Sič, Borko Stojanović, Miroslav Đorđević

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Review in Diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Aleksandar SičFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0002-9093-6998
Borko StojanovićFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-9141-4003
Miroslav ĐorđevićFaculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Myelomeningocele (MMC), a severe congenital anomaly resulting from neural tube closure defects, poses significant urological challenges necessitating specialized care. This review explores the intricate landscape of MMC within urological practice, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach to optimize patient outcomes. By surveying diverse treatment modalities, this review aims to offer insights into enhancing urological management strategies for MMC and guiding future research directions. At the heart of the conversation lies the pathophysiology of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children with MMC, with a particular focus on the complexities of diagnosis and the various paradigms guiding urological management. Common complications such as recurrent urinary tract infections are examined alongside non-surgical interventions like intermittent catheterization (CIC) and pharmacotherapy, notably oxybutynin. Additionally, surgical options including botulinum toxin injection and reconstructive procedures are explored to enhance urological outcomes for affected children. By unpacking the complexities of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in MMC, this review emphasizes the imperative of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach in urological care, ultimately aiming to enhance patient well-being and functional outcomes.

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CICmyelomeningoceleneurogenic bladderurodynamics

Identifiers

PMID40277827
PMCPMC12025530

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