Clinical Urodynamics in Childhood and Adolescence

Giovanni Mosiello, Pediatric NeuroUrology Research and Clinical Unit, Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy Giulio Del Popolo, Spinal Unit and Neurourology Department, Careggi Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy Jian Guo Wen, Pediatric Urodynamic Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou City, 450052, China

Part 1. Diagnostic Evaluation.- 1. Anatomy and Neurophysiology of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor.- 2. Clinical Evaluation: History Taking and Urological, Gynecological, and Neurological Evaluation.-3. Diagnostic Scores: Questionnaires on Continence and Quality of Life.- 4. Diaries.- 5. Imaging: X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI.- 6. Endoscopy.- 7. Flowmetry and Noninvasive Evaluation.- 8. Cystometry, Pressure-Flow Study, and Urethral Pressure Profile.- 9. Videourodynamics.- 10. Neurophysiological Testing.- 11. Diagnostic Tests for Defecation Disorders: Anorectal Manometry, Ultrasound, Pelvic MRI, and Bowel Transit Time.- Part 2. Pathological Conditions.- 12. Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunctions in Children and Young Adults: An Introduction.- 13. Neurogenic Bladder: Myelomeningocele, Occult Spina Bifida, and Tethering.- 14. Spinal Cord Injury and Iatrogenic Lesion.- 15. Cerebral Palsy and Encephalopathies.- 16. Learning Disabilities and Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.- 17. Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis.- 18. Nonmonosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis.- 19. Overactive Bladder.- 20. Daytime Lower Urinary Tract Conditions.- 21. Congenital and Iatrogenic Incontinence: Ectopic Ureter, Ureterocele, Urogenital Sinus.- 22. Congenital Incontinence: Exstrophy.- 23. Po29, Sterior Urethral Valves.- 24. Hypospadia and Urethral Stricture.- Part 3. Therapies.- 25. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.- 26. Rehabilitation and BFB.- 27. Clean Intermittent Catheterization.- 28. Pharmacological Therapy.- 29. Sacral Neuromodulation.- 30. Bowel Dysfunction Management.- 31. PTNS e TENS.- 32. Botulinum Toxin, Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Treatment (IVS and TOT).- 33. Laparoscopic Treatment.- 34. Surgery.

"This is an important addition to the field of pediatric urology. It covers a broad range of topics including a wide variety of conditions encountered in the field. ... This book provides a new, highly relevant look at urodynamics in children and young adults. The diagrams and illustrations will be especially useful to those starting out in the field or clinicians who are looking to revamp their urodynamics programs." (Puneeta Ramachandra, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2018)

“This is an important addition to the field of pediatric urology. It covers a broad range of topics including a wide variety of conditions encountered in the field. … This book provides a new, highly relevant look at urodynamics in children and young adults. The diagrams and illustrations will be especially useful to those starting out in the field or clinicians who are looking to revamp their urodynamics programs.” (Puneeta Ramachandra, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2018)