Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction ( Pediatric NBD) offers a leading international reference on the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the pediatric patient with urinary problems due to spinal cord pathologies. It represents a unique guide for all the specialists involved in the management of this pathology. The contributors are international leading experts in clinical research and in surgical practice of this pathologic condition. All the aspects of NBD in children from the clinical and diagnostic evaluation to the pharmacological and surgical treatment are covered. Pediatric surgeons, pediatricians, general physicians and therapists will benefit from this clear, easy and up-to- date review of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures adopted today.

The Normal Lower Urinary Tract

Embriology and Anatomy of the excretory Urinary Tract
Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract
Functional Pathophysiology of the Lower Urinary Tract
Epidemiology of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction in Children
Pathophysiology of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Pathologies Responsible for the Development of NBD
Genetic Risk Factors for Neural Tube Defects: Folic Acid Supplementation and Prevention of Birth Defects
Developmental Anomalies Responsible for Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Neurologic Bladder in Neuropathies
Pediatric Intraspinal Lesions
Spinal Cord Injuries and Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Neurogenic Bladder and Anorectal Malformations
Neurogenic Bladder in Infections of the Nervous System
Evaluation and Classification of NBD
Clinical Diagnosis and Evaluation
The Voiding Diary
Imaging Techniques in Pediatric Patients with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
The Role of Scintigraphy in the Management of Children with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Urodynamics
Electrophysiology
Endoscopy
Simplified Approach and Practical Classification
Conservative Treatment
Clean Intermittent Catheterization
Pharmacological Therapy in Neuropathic Bladder
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Sacral Nerve Stimulation
Botulinum Toxin Injections to Treat Neurogenic Bladder - Sphincter Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients
Surgical Treatment
Endoscopic Approach to Urinary Incontinence in Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Sling Procedures for Neuropathic Sphincter Incontinence
Bladder Neck Reconstructions in Children with Neurogenic Bladder
Artificial Urinary Sphincter
Enterocystoplasty
Gastrocystoplasty
Laparoscopic-Assisted Augmentation Ureterocystoplasty
The Mitrofanoff Principle in UrinaryReconstruction in Children
Management of Constipation in Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
The Antegrade Continence Enema Procedure: Long-Term Results
Neurosurgical Treatment of Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Management of Orthopedic Problems in Pediatric Patients with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
Complications
Infectious Complications of Neurogenic Bladder in Children
Bladder Calculi in the Pediatric Augmented Bladder: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
Neurologic Bladder Dysfunction: a Condition at Increased Risk of Bladder Malignancy?
Renal Failure and Neurogenic Bladder
Sexuality in Young People with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Metabolic Consequences and Long-Term Complications of Enterocystoplasty in Children
Latex Allergy in Children with Spina Bifida
Prognosis
Congenital Neuropathic Bladder Dysfunction: Diagnostics and Prevention of Complications
Neuropathic Bladder Dysfunction and Quality of Life
Measuring Quality of Life in Adolescent and Young Adults with Spina Bifida: Usefulness for Physicians Involved in Incontinence Management
Follow-up in Children with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Follow-up in Adults with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Associations of People Affected by Spina Bifida and Their Families.