Early bladder wall changes after creation of obstructive uropathy in the fetal lamb

Vesico-amniotic shunting of obstructive uropathy in fetal lambs produced a thick-walled, poorly compliant bladder. We report the early histological changes in the obstructed bladder wall. We created an obstructive uropathy in fetal lambs at 60 days gestation by ligating the urethra and urachus. Vesicostomy or vesico-amniotic shunt tube insertion and biopsy of the bladder wall were performed 21 days later. The fetuses were delivered at term (145 days) and the kidneys and bladder sampled for histology. Colloidal iron (Col Fe), and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) immunohistochemical stains were used for these samples. Seventeen fetuses were shunted with 15 biopsies taken at that time. Six (shunt failure or missed urachal ligation) were excluded. All biopsies taken at shunting had positive Col Fe and α-SMA. Term lambs had mild multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) in five, severe MCDK in two, and hydronephrosis in four. All bladders had small volume and were severely fibrotic. Fetal shunt operations 3 weeks after the creation of obstructive uropathy provided partial preservation of renal histology but did not preserve normal bladder histology. We suggest that the high hyaluronic acid synthesis activity or hyperplasia of the myofibroblasts in the dilated fetal bladder wall at the time of shunting results in irreversible damage to the developing bladder muscle and fibrosis.     

小儿神经原性膀胱手术前后尿流动力学检查评价

目的　基于手术前后尿流动力学检查结果的分析,对小儿神经原性膀胱逼尿肌和括约肌不协调的成因进行讨论,并对外科治疗进行评价。方法　55例行盆底肌加强及膀胱颈悬吊的神经原性膀胱患儿于术前和术后4～10个月行尿流动力学对照检查,然后分析其结果并行统计学处理。结果　34例逼尿肌反射亢进型中,30例术后逼尿肌和括约肌不协调减轻或较协调,4例无变化。最大膀胱容量增加（89.0±17.2）ml,最大尿道压力下降（2.7±0.37）kPa,最大尿道闭合压下降（3.1±0.6）kPa;21例术后逼尿肌无反射或反射低下型,逼尿肌反射明显改善11例,改善10例,最大膀胱容量增加（55.6±10.3）ml,最大尿道压力增加（2.9±0.7）kPa,最大尿道闭合压增加（2.6±0.7）kPa。结论　盆底肌加强和膀胱颈悬吊手术是治疗小儿神经原性膀胱的良好术式。因腰骶部脊膜膨出所致的小儿神经原性膀胱逼尿肌与外括约肌协同失调本质上可能是尿道外括约肌对漏斗状膀胱颈代偿性收缩的一个表现。     

膀胱自体扩大术在神经性膀胱患儿中的应用评价

目的评价逼尿肌部分切除、膀胱自体扩大术的临床疗效。方法选择脊髓脊膜膨出患儿6例,其中男性3例,女性3例,年龄18个月至9岁。患儿均口服索利那新和行清洁间歇导尿3个月后无好转而行逼尿肌部分切除、膀胱自体扩大术,术后予清洁间歇导尿,手术前及术后1年行泌尿系超声、排泄性膀胱尿道造影,并行尿动力评价,评价指标为膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性和充盈末逼尿肌压。结果术前尿动力学检查显示6例患儿膀胱容量减小、膀胱顺应性下降及逼尿肌压升高,其中5例膀胱容量低于预期容量的50%。排泄性膀胱造影4例合并膀胱输尿管反流,其中左、右侧Ⅳ°反流各1例,双侧Ⅳ°反流2例。6例患儿手术后恢复顺利,无穿孔、感染发生。术后1年尿动力学检查显示6例患儿膀胱容量略有增加,但膀胱容量与预期膀胱容量(年龄×30+30)、膀胱顺应性及逼尿肌压力无明显变化,VCUG显示4例输尿管反流无减轻。结论对于膀胱容量明显变小的神经性膀胱患儿,逼尿肌部分切除、膀胱扩大术不能有效增加膀胱容量和顺应性,降低逼尿肌压,临床不能取得满意的效果。     

Obstructive uropathy

Routine second trimester ultrasound screening has resulted in more infants diagnosed with antenatal hydronephrosis. Current recommendations suggest postnatal evaluation of all infants with a renal pelvic diameter >5 mm with ultrasound and voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG.) There are many etiologies of obstructive uropathy including ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, ureterovesical junction (UVJ) obstruction, posterior urethral valves (PUV), prune belly syndrome, and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Obstructive uropathy can result in tubular damage and decreased nephron number. Tubular damage can result in sodium wasting, hyperkalemic acidosis, and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Most patients do not require renal replacement therapy in the neonatal period; however, chronic renal insufficiency can occur if the neonate has a significant reduction in nephron number or progressive renal damage from obstruction or infection.     

Short pelvic floor EMG lag time II: Use in management and follow-up of children treated for detrusor overactivity

ObjectiveTo determine utility of short pelvic floor electromyography (EMG) lag time in monitoring therapeutic response in children with idiopathic detrusor overactivity (DO) and quiet EMG during voiding (idiopathic detrusor overactivity disorder, IDOD).Patients and methods162 consecutive normal children (77M, 85F) diagnosed with IDOD and short EMG lag time were reviewed. All were treated with combined standard urotherapy and anticholinergics. Pre-treatment uroflow/EMG parameters were compared with on-treatment parameters.ResultsMedian age at evaluation was 6.8 years and median EMG lag time was 0 s; 110 children had repeat uroflow/EMG studies while on anticholinergic therapy. With a median follow-up of 18.7 months, mean EMG lag time increased from 0.7 to 2.2 s and % expected bladder capacity for age (EBC) increased from 0.68 to 0.98 (both p < 0.01). EMG lag time increased in all patients while on therapy and normalized in 83 patients (75%).ConclusionA short EMG lag time on noninvasive uroflow/EMG in a patient with urgency can be a surrogate for urodynamics study (UDS) in diagnosing DO and objectively monitoring response to therapy. When effectively treated, children with DO have amelioration of their lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and normalization of both EMG lag time and bladder capacity.     

Bladder fungus ball: a reversible cause of neonatal obstructive uropathy

Very low birth weight infants often have multiple predisposing conditions for the development of invasive candidiasis. In patients with systemic candidiasis, the kidney is vulnerable to the formation of cortical abscesses or obstructive intrarenal masses ("fungus balls"), usually at the ureteropelvic junction. Ureteropelvic junction obstructive fungal uropathy necessitates invasive debridement to restore renal function. A very low birth weight infant, infected with Candida, was first seen with hypertension, renal insufficiency, and urine cultures positive for fungus; obstructive bladder fungus ball was diagnosed by ultrasonography. Mechanical disruption with amphotericin B bladder irrigation was accomplished via ultrasonographic guidance, relieving renal obstruction and insufficiency. Systemic antifungal therapy was completed with amphotericin B and flucytosine. The first reported case of bladder obstructive fungal uropathy in a neonate is added to a review of 16 cases of neonatal renal obstructive uropathy.     

Evaluation and treatment of chronic renal failure

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the irreversible deterioration of renal function that gradually progresses to end stage renal disease (ESRD). The chief causes of CRF include obstructive uropathy, primary glomerular diseases, reflux nephropathy and hypoplastic or dysplastic kidneys. Progressive hyperperfusion and hyperfiltration causes increasing glomerular injury and further renal damage. Symptoms of CRF are usually seen when GFR is between 10–25% of normal. Children with severe CRF often suffer from failure to thrive, growth retardation, acidosis, anemia and renal osteodystrophy. Management of CRF aims at retarding progression of renal damage and treatment of complications related to renal dysfunction. Measures suggested to retard progression include protein restriction, strict control of hypertension, use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and control of hyperlipidemia. Appropriate amounts of protein and calories are recommended to prevent growth failure. Nutritional supplements are often required. The availability of recombinant erythropoietin, calcitriol and human growth hormone has significantly improved the management of these patients. Once ESRD supervenes, renal replacement therapy in the form of chronic peritoneal or hemodialysis and transplantation is necessary.     

CONGENITAL SPINDLE CELL RHABDOMYOSARCOMA OF THE URINARY BLADDER

Spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma is a recently described variant of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma that carries a relatively favorable prognosis when compared with other types of rhabdomyosarcoma. We report the first case of a congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma in the urinary bladder of a newborn. The patient was diagnosed with obstructive uropathy and cystic kidneys in the antenatal period. The tumor was composed primarily of mature strap-shaped rhabdomyoblasts with cross-striations; it involved focally the full thickness of the bladder wall. No extension into adjacent organs or distant metastases were identified. The patient died of complications of urinary tract obstruction shortly after birth.     

小儿原发性夜间遗尿症尿动力学评价的初步探讨

目的 探讨小儿原发性夜间遗尿症的病因和膀胱功能改变。方法 本组63例，男39例，女24例。在清醒和自然睡眠相进行充盈期膀胱压力容积测定，记录睡眠相盆底肌电活动变化。结果 58例存在膀胱功能紊乱，多种异常合并为五种模式。其中，睡眠相逼尿肌不稳定收缩占71.4%(45/63)，睡眠相膀胱最大测量容量下降占36.5%(23/63)。睡眠相逼尿肌不稳定收缩出现时，逼尿肌与盆底肌肉协同失调者11例。结论 逼尿肌不稳定收缩是遗尿发生的主要原因，盆底肌肉与逼尿肌的协同失调可能是原因之一，膀胱容量下降是逼尿肌不稳定收缩所致的遗尿结果而不是原因。     

脊髓脊膜膨出患儿尿动力学改变与上尿路损害的关系探讨

目的探讨脊髓脊膜膨出患儿尿动力学改变与上尿路损害的关系。方法对36例脊髓脊膜膨出患儿行泌尿系彩超、静脉肾盂造影及尿动力学检查,根据检查结果分析与上尿路损害密切相关的尿动力学危险因素。结果36例患儿中,泌尿系彩超检查提示15例存在上尿路损害,21例无上尿路损害。尿动力学检查提示上尿路损害组中逼尿肌漏尿点压（47．2±21．9）cm H3O,显著高于未损害组（15．7±9．6）cmH2O;逼尿肌漏尿点压〉40cmH2O的发生率为66．7％（10／15）,显著高于未损害组中发生率0．0％（0／21）;膀胱顺应性（4．5±2．4）mL／cmH2O,显著低于未损害组（12．8±13．2）mL／cmH2O;残余尿量（137．8±99．7）mL,显著高于未损害组（32．3±36．7）mL;残余尿量≥50mL的发生率为93．3％（14／15）,显著高于未损害组中的发生率19．0％（4／21）;排尿期逼尿肌反射低下或无反射的发生率为66．7％（10／15）,显著高于未损害组中的发生率14．1％（3／21）。差异均具有显著的统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论膀胱漏尿点压升高、膀胱顺应性降低、排尿期逼尿肌反射低下或无收缩以及残余尿量增多与上尿路损害关系密切;逼尿肌漏尿点压〉40cmH2O、残余尿量〉150mL、排尿期反射低下或无反射的发生可有效提示上尿路损害。     

Acute obstructive uropathy —a rare complication of circumcision

We report a rare complication of of ritual circumcision in an 8-week-old boy. He presented 1 week after the procedure with reduced urine output, a grossly distended bladder and marked bilateral hydroureteronephrosis on ultrasonography. The acute partial urinary obstruction was due to the dressing which was applied after surgical removal of the foreskin and to oedema of the glans. He had abnormal renal function (creatinine 85 mol/l, urea 8.5 mmol/l) and a hyperkalaemic metabolic acidosis with hyponatraemia (Na 127 mmol/l, K 6.9 mmol/l, HCO₃ 16 mmol/l), which were attributed to obstructive uropathy. Because of prolonged secondary bladder dysfunction he required urinary catheterisation for 1 week. There was significant post obstructive diuresis and parenteral fluid therapy was given for 7 days. Whilst urinary retention is a well recognised complication of circumcision, this is the first report of significant obstructive uropathy and renal impairment due to surgical excision of the foreskin.     

托特罗定在小儿神经原性膀胱的应用评价

目的 评价托特罗定治疗小儿神经原性膀胱的有效性和安全性.方法 随访126例2002年1月至2009年9月收治的神经原性膀胱患儿,男71例,女55例,年龄(6.2±3.1)岁,全部病例行清洁间歇导尿,81例同时服用托特罗定(0.1 mg·kg-1·d-1,2次/d),45例未服用托特罗定.就诊时和治疗3个月后分别行尿动力学和临床评价.结果 导尿+药物组中8例因副作用终止治疗,其中3例出现口干,2例头晕,3例便秘加重,73例坚持服用托特罗定.就诊时导尿组膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性、逼尿肌压分别为(119.3±19.6)ml、(4.0±1.1)ml/cmH2O、(56.7±10.4)cmH2O.3个月后膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性、逼尿肌压压分别为(122.0±20.1)ml、(4.1±1.1)ml/cmH2O、(55.8±10.9)cmH2O,无明显变化.11例(24.4%)逼尿肌过度活动减轻,13例(28.9%)漏尿分数下降.药物+导尿组就诊时膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性、逼尿肌压分别为(119.8±17.6)ml、(4.4±1.3)ml/cmH2O、(55.1±11.7)cmH2O,3个月后膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性、逼尿肌压分别为(149.6±23.1)ml、(7.5±2.3)ml/cmH2O、(38.4±11.6)cmH2O,膀胱容量、膀胱顺应性明显增加,膀胱内压降低.58例(79.5%)逼尿肌过度活动减轻,53例(73%)漏尿分数下降及家长表示满意.结论 托特罗定可抑制逼尿肌过度活动,降低膀胱内压,增加膀胱顺应性和膀胱容量,较少有副作用,有利于保护上尿路功能,并可减轻尿失禁的程度,对于反射亢进型小儿神经原性膀胱的治疗是安全、有效的.

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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tolteroding to treat neurogenic bladder in children. Methods 126 patients (71 boys and 55 girls of 6. 2 ± 3. 1 years old) with hyperreflexia neurogenic bladder who were treated during January 2002 to September 2009 were followed up. All patients were performed clean intermittent catheterization. 81 patients took tolterodine(0. 1mg· kg-1 ·d-1 ,2 times/d) and 45 patients did not use tolterodine. Urodynamic and leakage score were evaluated before the treatment and 3 months later. Results 8 patients stopped tolterodine due to side effect,such as dry mouth in 3, dizziness in 2, sever constipation in 3. 73 patients took tolterodine all the time. Before treatment, the bladder volume, compliance and detrusor pressure in catheterization group were 119. 3 ± 19. 6 ml、4. 0 ± 1. 1ml/cmH2O 、56. 7 ± 10. 4 cmH2O, respectively. Three months after the treatment, bladder volume, compliance and detrusor pressure were 122. 0 ± 20. 1 ml、4. 1 ± 1. 1ml/cmH2O 、 55. 8 ± 10. 9 cmH2O, respectively. There was no significant difference. Detrusor overactivity in 11 patients(24. 4％)and leakage score in 13 patients (28. 9％)decreased. Bladder volume, compliance and detrusor pressure in catheterization + tolterodine group in the beginning were 119. 8 ± 17. 6ml、4. 4 ± 1.3ml/cmH2O 、 55. 1 ± 11.7 cmH2O, respectively. 3 months later, bladder volume, compliance and detrusor pressure were 149. 6 ± 23. 1 ml、7. 5 ± 2. 3ml/cmH2O 、38. 4 ± 11.6 cmH2O, respectively. Bladder volume and compliance increased and detrusor pressure decreased significantly. Detrusor overactivity in 58 patients(79. 5％)and leakage score in 53 patients(73％)decreased. The parents satisfied with this result. Conclusions Tolterodine could inhibit the detrusor overactivity, so it could decrease detrusor pressure and increase bladder volume and compliance and protect kidney. It was effective to the children with hyperreflexia nerurogenic bladder.     

Long-term fate of the bladder after isolated bladder neck procedure

ObjectiveRecent and historical studies suggest that bladder neck procedures (BNPs) without augmentation are safe and effective. In select patients we have performed BNPs without concomitant augmentation. We sought to determine long-term outcomes of this approach and attempt to identify risk factors for bladder deterioration.Patients and methodsA retrospective chart review was conducted to identify patients who underwent a BNP without bladder augmentation and followed for at least 4 years. BNPs were only performed in patients with favorable preoperative urodynamics (UDS). The charts were analyzed for long-term outcomes with the primary endpoint of bladder augmentation.ResultsTwenty-nine patients (21 females) with poor bladder outlet resistance underwent a BNP without augmentation (mean follow-up 8 years). Thirteen patients (45%) were augmented at an average of 2.6 years. No predictive UDS parameters were identified; however, exploratory analysis suggested detrusor pressure at 100 mL bladder volume prior to BNP (p = 0.009) was predictive of delayed augmentation.ConclusionWe report a 45% augmentation rate after isolated BNP in patients with favorable preoperative UDS parameters. We recommend close observation of this patient population with serial UDS, routine ultrasounds, and appropriate preoperative counseling prior to undertaking this approach, as this represents a life-long risk to the upper tracts.     

Refractory enuresis in children and adolescents: How can urodynamics affect management and what is the optimum test?

ObjectiveAfter failure of medical and behavioral therapy in enuresis, the usual next step is to investigate using urodynamics. The aim of this study was to determine the actual benefit and optimal method of urodynamics in the treatment of refractory enuresis.MethodsThis prospective randomized study included 56 patients: 17 males and 39 females with an age range of 7–16 years. All had tried multiple courses of medical treatment for enuresis for at least 6 months without response. Thirty patients underwent investigation by cystometrogram, uroflowmetry and electromyogram (UFM/EMG), while 26 patients underwent pressure/flow/EMG (P/F/EMG) studies.ResultsBladder filling abnormalities were found in 25 out of the 56 patients (44.6%) and included low bladder capacity in 39%, hypocompliance in 32%, and detrusor overactivity in 45%. With regard to voiding dysfunction, 70% of the UFM/EMG group had detrusor‒sphincter dyssynergia and 67% of the P/F/EMG group had bladder outlet obstruction.ConclusionsUrodynamics can help in cases of refractory enuresis by detecting dysfunctional voiding, which is present in a large percentage of these patients. This can be diagnosed by UFM/EMG, rather than P/F/EMG, as a non-invasive test. UFM alone may be misleading. Alpha adrenergic blockers may be of benefit in treating these patients.     

Development of an animal model to study congenital urinary obstruction

Purpose

We outline the development of a reliable model of obstructive uropathy in fetal lambs highlighting our understanding of the critical time points for interventions and the variability of any such model. We identify some discoveries that may have clinical implications.

Methods

The model requires 60-day-gestation fetal lambs. In lambs, glomerulogenesis is complete by 90 days gestation. (Term is 145 days.) The ability to develop a reliable method of creating bladder outlet obstruction in females, ligating both the urethra and urachus was critical. The lambs are bred to an accuracy of ±24 h.

Results

Creating the model at 50–60 days gestation, produces different expressions of renal dysplasia in groups of lambs undergoing identical interventions at the same stage of gestation. Early complete urethral obstruction can produce the Potter phenotype. An appropriately timed vesico-amniotic shunt preserves renal development, producing a shrunken, non-compliant bladder. Shunting the normal fetal bladder at 80 days gestation produces a similar bladder. Provision of a low-pressure valve in the shunt preserves bladder development and compliance. Using a high-pressure shunt produces results similar to non-shunted lambs.

Discussion

We developed a reliable animal model for obstructive uropathy. Being alert to peripheral results can lead to new findings.     

Intra-uterine cystography for evaluation of prenatal obstructive uropathy

To evaluate the risk for kidney damage in a male fetus with obstructive uropathy, a percutaneous bladder puncture was performed at 26 weeks gestational age and contrast was injected into the fetal bladder. A clear picture was obtained of the bladder with marked widening of the prostatic urethra and posterior urethral valves, and massive bilateral vesicoureteral reflux could be demonstrated. By adding cysto-urethrography to a diagnostic puncture of the fetal bladder it could be proved that the dilatation of the upper urinary tracts was caused by high-pressure vesico-ureteral reflux incurring progressive damage to the renal parenchyma.     

Posterior urethral valves after infancy–urodynamic consequences

This study describes a subset of patients with posterior urethral valves (PUV) who presented late in childhood. The objective was to identify factors that lead to back-pressure effects on the upper tracts, which persist in spite of adequate valve ablation in some patients, and seek factors that may preserve the upper tracts despite untreated obstruction in other patients. Six children with PUV diagnosed after infancy were evaluated. The pre-operative work-up included renal biochemistry, ultrasonography, voiding cystourethrography, and uroflowmetry. Detailed urodynamic studies, including uroflowmetry and slow-fill cystometry, were performed in all cases 6 months after surgery. Adequacy of valve fulguration was confirmed by urethroscopy. Three of the six patients had normal upper tracts; in these, there was marked improvement in peak urine flow rates after fulguration and bladder pressures were normal. The other three patients had bilateral hydroureteronephrosis, and two had chronic renal failure. This group had markedly decreased functional bladder capacity with loss of compliance at low bladder volumes and significant residual urine volumes in spite of adequate valve fulguration, suggesting myogenic detrusor failure. We conclude that in patients with PUV presenting beyond the age of 5 years, upper-tract deterioration may accompany high storage pressures in the bladder. In some boys with long-standing obstruction the upper tracts may escape damage; in our series this was associated with normal bladder dynamics and appeared unrelated to the severity or duration of outflow obstruction. Accepted: 13 August 1997     

神经源性膀胱扩大术远期疗效观察

目的 评价保留膀胱黏膜的双层肠管浆肌层膀胱扩大术的远期疗效.方法 病例选择条件:术前有明确支配膀胱的神经性损害,膀胱容量明显小于同龄儿童的正常值,同时伴有Ⅳ度以上膀胱输尿管反流,经过一段时间的口服抗胆碱能药物、清洁间歇导尿等保守治疗后,膀胱内压仍然较高,输尿管反流无明显改善,我们对符合上述条件的75例神经源性膀胱患儿行切除部分逼尿肌保留膀胱黏膜的双层肠浆肌层膀胱扩大术,同时根据患儿的具体情况选择性联合应用膀胱输尿管移植抗反流、膀胱颈紧缩、膀胱颈悬吊等手术方式,术后对患儿进行长期随访,对手术前后临床症状、肾脏功能、尿流动力学(膀胱容量、残余尿、逼尿肌压和顺应性)等方面进行评价.结果 75例手术患儿中68例获得随访,随访时间平均4.3年,术后无一例发生肾脏功能衰竭,45例获得一定的临床治疗改善.23例术后在尿流动力学、临床症状方面无明显改善.结论 术后膀胱容量不能有效扩大是导致术后疗效不理想的重要原因,保留膀胱黏膜的双层肠浆肌层膀胱扩大术是治疗神经源性膀胱的一种方法,但该方法有待改进.     

神经源性膀胱伴输尿管反流的尿动力学研究

目的 探讨有输尿管反流的神经源性膀胱(NB)患儿有或没有逼尿肌过度活动(DO)时的尿动力学差异,为临床治疗此类患儿提供理论参考依据.方法 选取2013～2015年就诊并经影像尿动力学检查发现膀胱输尿管反流的NB患儿68例,男30例,女38例,年龄4～12岁,平均7.5岁.按照充盈期有DO,将其分为DO组(n=20)与无DO组(n=48).观察记录两组发生膀胱输尿管反流时的膀胱灌注量、逼尿肌压并计算发生反流时的膀胱顺应性;记录两组充盈结束时最大膀胱测压容量、最大逼尿肌压、并计算充盈期膀胱顺应性.结果 DO组发生膀胱输尿管反流时的膀胱容量与顺应性分别为(98.7±16.1)ml和(5.2±1.9) ml/cmH2O,无DO组发生膀胱输尿管反流时的膀胱容量与顺应性分别为(127.3±36.3)ml,(7.1±2.1)ml/cmH2O,差异均有统计学意义(P＜0.05);两组的逼尿肌压分别为(21.6±9.2)cmH2O、(19.2±7.4)cmH2O,差异没有统计学意义;DO组充盈结束时的膀胱容量与顺应性分别为(182.7±31.2)ml、(5.4±1.7) ml/cmH2O,与无DO组充盈结束时的膀胱容量(230.6±34.6)ml与顺应性(6.5±1.1)ml/cmH2O相比,差异有统计学意义;两组尿动力学检查结束时逼尿肌压分别为(33.8±7.8)cmH2O、(36.4±8.1)cmH2O,差异没有统计学意义.结论 膀胱容量小,膀胱顺应性差是有输尿管反流的NB患儿伴发DO时的尿动力学特征.     

Medical management of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract

Renal damage in children has been found to be more congenital in origin than was previously thought. Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) involve renal dysplasia, renal hypoplasia, urinary tract obstruction and vesicoureteral reflux. CAKUT are sometimes bilateral and different types often coexist. Depending on their types and severity, children with CAKUT often have varying degrees of a reduced number of nephrons at birth. CAKUTare now the leading cause of renal failure in children. Children with renal dysplasia or obstructive uropathy may have abnormal renal tubules, and tend to lose essential water and sodium in urine. This can lead to poor body growth unless they are supplemented with water and sodium. Children with severe ureteric reflux often develop urinary infection and renal scarring. Renal scarring can further increase the risk of renal failure in children who already have other CAKUTand fewer nephrons than normal. Hypertension and proteinuria may develop in children with renal dysplasia and further aggravate renal function unless they are treated. Recent advances in the understanding and management of CAKUT make it possible for children with CAKUT to grow normally, have fewer complications such as urinary infection, have longer renal survival, and survive even with end-stage renal diseases through renal replacement therapy.