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Review
. 2019 Sep-Oct;45(5):889-900.
doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2019.0080.

Brazilian consensus in enuresis-recomendations for clinical practice

José Murillo Bastos Netto  1 , Atila Victal Rondon  2 , George Rafael Martins de Lima  3 , Miguel Zerati Filho  4 , Edison Daniel Schneider-Monteiro  5 , Carlos Augusto F Molina  6 , Adriano de Almeida Calado  7 , Ubirajara Barroso Jr  8
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Review

Brazilian consensus in enuresis-recomendations for clinical practice

José Murillo Bastos Netto et al. Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Introduction: Enuresis, defined as an intermittent urinary incontinence that occurs during sleep, is a frequent condition, occurring in about 10% of children at 7 years of age. However, it is frequently neglected by the family and by the primary care provider, leaving many of those children without treatment. Despite of many studies in Enuresis and recent advances in scientific and technological knowledge there is still considerable heterogeneity in evaluation methods and therapeutic approaches.

Materials and methods: The board of Pediatric Urology of the Brazilian Society of Urology joined a group of experts and reviewed all important issues on Enuresis and elaborated a draft of the document. On September 2018 the panel met to review, discuss and write a consensus document.

Results and discussion: Enuresis is a multifactorial disease that can lead to a diversity of problems for the child and family. Children presenting with Enuresis require careful evaluation and treatment to avoid future psychological and behavioral problems. The panel addressed recommendations on up to date choice of diagnosis evaluation and therapies.

Keywords: Enuresis; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms; Urinary Incontinence.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Classification of Enuresis.
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Figure 2. Treatment Algorithm.
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