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Sidhu SK, M Yusof MS, Woo SY, Nagappan P. Factors affecting clean intermittent catheterization compliance among children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder due to spina bifida and caudal regression syndrome. J Pediatr Urol 2024; 20:481.e1-481.e9. [PMID: 38413297 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Children and adolescents with neurogenic bladder often need clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) over a long period. Our study aimed to identify factors that affect CIC compliance and to determine if CIC compliance affected short-term urological outcomes among patients in Malaysia. STUDY DESIGN 50 patients aged 2-18 years who perform CIC were included in this cohort study. Patient compliance with CIC was evaluated using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Adherence Scale (ICAS). CIC difficulties were assessed using the validated Intermittent Catheterization Difficulty Questionnaire (ICDQ). Data was obtained on patients' co-morbidity, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, CIC technique, access to catheters and facilities, urinary tract infections, incontinence, urology tests and treatment. Statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS Mean age was 6.68 ± 4.34 years. 32 (64%) patients commenced CIC within the first month of life. Mean daily CIC frequency was 4.70 ± 1.33.30 (60%) participants showed strong adherence to CIC. 39 (78%) participants were able to catheterize with no or minor difficulties. Pain (6, 12%), transient blocking sensation (6.12%), and urinary incontinence (3, 6%) were the predominant difficulties encountered. CIC performed by caregiver was associated with improved adherence compared to patient self-catheterization (p = 0.039). The mean age of participants who self-catheterized was 10.7 ± 3.7 years. Strong adherence was also observed among patients who purchased their own CIC catheters (p = 0.007). Participants with lower ICDQ score were more likely to be compliant with CIC (p = 0.007). CIC adherence was not affected by patient's age, gender, co-morbidity, mobility, caregiver factors, socio-economic factors, and age at initiation of CIC. There was no significant association between CIC adherence and febrile urinary tract infections, upper tract deterioration, and bladder stones at 6 months follow-up. DISCUSSION There is lower CIC adherence when a child begins to self-catheterize and healthcare providers should be alert during this period of transition. Though most patients with spina bifida have decreased urethral sensation, some patients do experience significant pain during CIC which may impact their compliance. These patients would need a review of their catheterization techniques to improve adherence. The limitations of our study are its modest sample size from a single center and short study period. Our study provides insights into the feasibility of instituting CIC in developing countries. CONCLUSION Strong CIC adherence was observed among patients who were catheterized by their caregiver, purchased their own CIC catheters, and encountered minimal difficulties during catheterization. CIC adherence had no effect on short-term urological outcomes.
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- Simran K Sidhu
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Jalan Pahang, 50586 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Wiener JS, Huck N, Blais AS, Rickard M, Lorenzo A, Di Carlo HNM, Mueller MG, Stein R. Challenges in pediatric urologic practice: a lifelong view. World J Urol 2020; 39:981-991. [PMID: 32328778 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-020-03203-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The role of the pediatric urologic surgeon does not end with initial reconstructive surgery. Many of the congenital anomalies encountered require multiple staged operations while others may not involve further surgery but require a life-long follow-up and often revisions. Management of most of these disorders must extend into and through adolescence before transitioning these patients to adult colleagues. The primary goal of management of all congenital uropathies is protection and/or reversal of renal insult. For posterior urethral valves, in particular, avoidance of end-stage renal failure may not be possible in severe cases due to the congenital nephropathy but usually can be prolonged. Likewise, prevention or minimization of urinary tract infections is important for overall health and eventual renal function. Attainment of urinary continence is an important goal for most with a proven positive impact on quality of life; however, measures to achieve that goal can require significant efforts for those with neuropathic bladder dysfunction, obstructive uropathies, and bladder exstrophy. A particular challenge is maximizing future self-esteem, sexual function, and reproductive potential for those with genital anomalies such as hypospadias, the bladder exstrophy epispadias complex, prune belly syndrome, and Mullerian anomalies. Few endeavors are rewarding as working with children and their families throughout childhood and adolescence to help them attain these goals, and modern advances have enhanced our ability to get them to adulthood in better physical and mental health than ever before.
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- John S Wiener
- Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric, Adolescent and Reconstructive Urology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Urology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- The James Buchanan Brady Urologic Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatric, Adolescent and Reconstructive Urology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Burki T, Abasher A, Alshahrani A, Al Hams AW, Ibrahim H, Albadawe H, Al Modhen F, Jamalalail Y, Al Shammari A. Complications and patient satisfaction with urethral clean intermittent catheterization in spina bifida patients: comparing coated vs uncoated catheters. J Pediatr Urol 2019; 15:646-650. [PMID: 31699601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many types of catheters are available in market for clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). Each company claim superiority of their products, but strong evidence is lacking. PURPOSE To assess the complications due to CIC in spina bifida children and its possible relationship to hydrophilic-coated catheter (HCC) or uncoated catheters (UCCs), with a view to decrease catheter related complications, and improve patients experience and compliance. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors retrospectively reviewed the spina bifida patients aged between 0 and 16 years, who had no surgical intervention, and were performing CIC urethrally for at least 6 months. General information was recorded from electronic patient record, followed by telephonic/outpatient interview. Patients were divided into two groups: UCC or HCC. Patients in both groups had also used catheter from the other group at times. This study recorded the type/size of catheter used, its duration, complications, and their possible relation to type of catheter. Carer/patients overall satisfaction was recorded on a scale of 1-10 and their preference about the type of catheter they wish. The data were analyzed using SPSS (P-value < 0.05 as significant). RESULTS One hundred one patients were included in the study: 53 UCC and 48 HCC. There was no significant difference between gender/associated conditions/age at start of CIC or duration of CIC. The mean time taken to perform the procedure was similar in both groups: UCC 9.7 min vs HCC 8.8 min. Difficulty in insertion was felt in 20, UCC 12 vs HCC 8 (P = 0.15), recurrent UTIs UCC 12 vs HCC 17 (P = 0.09), median patient satisfaction UCC 8/10 (3-10) and HCC 10/10 (7-10) (P = 0.63). Request for change of catheter was made by 10 from UCC group to HCC vs none from HCC (P ≤ 0.05).When given a choice, 28/53 (52.8%) in UCC and none (0%) in HCC group (P ≤ 0.0001) preferred to change to the other type of catheter, mainly for convenience of use of the product. Per year per patient cost was UCC US$ 389 vs HCC US$ 2820. DISCUSSION Many un-modifiable factors contribute to the outcome of CIC. Despite claims of superiority by manufactures of some catheters over others, strong evidence is lacking especially in children. This study has shown no difference in the complications between UCC and HCC. CONCLUSION There is no significant difference in complication rates with urethral CIC in patients using either UCC or HCC. A significant majority would prefer to use HCC mainly because of convenience of use of the product though at a seven times higher cost.
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- Tariq Burki
- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Urology Division, King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affair, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Furukawa H, Ishikawa K, Tsuchiya S, Nishimi S, Sasaki M, Onodera C, Takada A, Oyama K, Chida S. Validity of a disposable catheter to drain urine overnight in neurogenic bladder. Pediatr Int 2019; 61:706-711. [PMID: 30779413 DOI: 10.1111/ped.13806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overnight catheter drainage (OCD) is introduced to avoid overdistention of the bladder at night-time when clean intermittent catheterization proves ineffective for daytime management of neurogenic bladder. We adopted OCD using disposable silicone no-balloon (DSnB) catheters, with the distal end outside the body opening into diapers. OCD using DSnB catheter, however, had risks of retrograde bacterial contamination. Therefore, in this study, the validity of equipping DSnB catheters with check valves to prevent retrograde bacterial contamination was examined. METHODS For the in vitro study, excised saline-filled swine bladders were drained using DSnB catheters with or without check valves, and the time required for intravesical pressure to reach 5 cmH2 O was measured. For the in vivo study, in cross-over experiments comparing DSnB catheters with and without check valves, OCD using DSnB catheters for 10 h was performed in rabbits under analgesia. Bacterial growth from urine samples before and after OCD and residual urine volume were examined. RESULTS For the in vitro experiment, the median drainage time was 368.2 s (range, 88-1,085 s) and 344.7 s (range, 28-840 s) with and without check valves, respectively (n = 6), which was not significantly different. For the in vivo experiment, in cross-over experiments (n = 8) new bacterial growth rates after OCD did not differ, and median residual urine volume was 17.1 mL (range, 0-75 mL) and 1.2 mL (range, 0-5 mL) with and without check valves, respectively (P = 0.055). CONCLUSIONS Installing a check valve in the DSnB catheter did not decrease new bacterial growth, while tending to increase residual urine volume. DSnB catheters without check valves appear to be better for continuous drainage of urine from bladder.
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- Hiromi Furukawa
- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
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Deshpande AV. Current strategies to predict and manage sequelae of posterior urethral valves in children. Pediatr Nephrol 2018; 33:1651-1661. [PMID: 29159472 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-017-3815-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Posterior urethral valves (PUV) constitute a significant urological cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children. The condition is characterised by the unique pathophysiology of the evolution of bladder dysfunction after relief of obstruction, which contributes to CKD. Improvements in prenatal diagnosis followed by selective foetal intervention have not yet produced improvement in long-term renal outcomes, although better patient selection may alter this in the future. Proactive management with surveillance, pharmacotherapy, timed voiding, double voiding, and/or assisted bladder-emptying, is being increasingly offered to those with severe bladder dysfunction and has the potential of reducing the burden of renal disease. Clinicians are currently able to counsel regarding the prognosis using serum creatinine and other emerging markers. However, much of this work remains to be validated. Satisfactory graft survival rates are now reported with aggressive management of bladder dysfunction in children who are candidates for renal transplantation. Knowledge gaps exist in identifying early markers of renal injury, risk stratification, and in understanding patient and carer perspectives in PUV.
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- Aniruddh V Deshpande
- Department of Paediatric Urology and Surgery, John Hunter Children's Hospital, Locked Bag 1, Hunter Region Mail Centre, Newcastle, NSW, 2310, Australia. .,Priority Research Centre GrowupWell, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia.
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Keays MA, Mcalpine K, Welk B. All grown up: A transitional care perspective on the patient with posterior urethral valves. Can Urol Assoc J 2018; 12:S10-S14. [PMID: 29681268 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.5228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Melise A Keays
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
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- Division of Urology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON; Canada
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Bawa M, Dash V, Kalavant A, Mahajan JK, Rao KLN. Is urodynamic evaluation a must in all operated cases of open neural tube defects. J Pediatr Urol 2017; 13:614.e1-614.e4. [PMID: 28576414 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spina bifida is a common cause of pediatric neurogenic bladder. It causes renal failure in almost 100% of patients if the associated detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) is inadequately managed. Detrusor instability and high detrusor pressures (Figure) have been implicated as the major factors predictive of renal damage in these patients. Urodynamic studies provide early identification of "at risk" kidneys so that appropriate intervention can be made. However, the role in post-operative patients of spina bifida who have no clinical manifestations remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To study the bladder dynamics in asymptomatic post-operative patients of spina bifida and to determine whether routine urodynamic study is justifiable. MATERIAL AND METHODS Urodynamics was performed on 15 operated patients of spina bifida who did not have any neurological deficit and were asymptomatic. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 4.97 years. None of the patients had any urological complaints with their ultrasonography being normal. None had scars on nuclear scan. Of the 15 patients, 12 (80%) had abnormal findings on urodynamic assessment. Three patients (20%) had detrusor pressures greater than 40 cm of H2O. One patient had significant residual urine and detrusor instability. DISCUSSION The use of urodynamic studies in asymptomatic patients of spina bifida remains controversial, with one school of thought advocating early invasive urodynamic testing. In contrast, some favor noninvasive sonological monitoring, reserving invasive tests only for patients with renal tract dilatation. In our subset of patients none had renal tract dilatation but three patients (20%) had "at risk" bladders. These patients would benefit from early intervention aimed at renal preservation. The study is limited by a small sample size because of the relative rarity of the patient profile included. A further multicenter study with a case-control design could conclusively indicate the role of urodynamic testing in these patients. CONCLUSION Patients of spina bifida, even when asymptomatic, have a high incidence of unsafe bladders. Early identification and appropriate measures can protect kidneys from long-term damage, hence urodynamic profiling is mandatory for identification of potentially high-risk bladders.
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- Monika Bawa
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Stewart CA, Yamaguchi E, Teixeira Vaz J, Gaver DP, Ortenberg J. Flow characteristics of urethral catheters of the same caliber vary between manufacturers. J Pediatr Urol 2017; 13:377.e1-377.e6. [PMID: 28865887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is frequently prescribed for bladder dysfunction, either per urethra or via a continent catheterizable channel. Small catheters may be required for infants or continent channels. Success with CIC is highly dependent upon patient and family compliance. The urinary flow rate through the catheter is an important factor, which can decrease CIC time and improve quality of life. There is little objective information regarding flow rate through urinary catheters to guide catheter recommendation or prescription. Clinically, we noted that there was a difference in flow among catheter brands, and we questioned if catheters of the same-labeled diameter exhibit the same flow characteristics, which could have implications for catheter selection. METHODS Twenty-one commercially available male pediatric urinary catheters from nine brands were tested (11 straight tip, 10 coude tip). Nine of the 21 tested catheters had a hydrophilic coating. All tested catheters shared a 10F outer diameter. For each, microscopic imaging and a precision caliper were used to measure the inner diameter and tip inlet area. A hydraulic system modified from ASTM standard testing specifications was used to simulate bladder catheterization. Measurement of each catheter was repeated five times using three different static hydraulic pressures (20, 40 and 50 cmH2O). Catheter flow rate and structural measurements were identified and the fastest and slowest of the catheters are presented in the table. The variable flow rates between brands were due to the differences in catheter structural characteristics such as the inner diameter (ID) and the tip inlet area to inner lumen area ratio (AR). The maximum variation of flow rate of all tested 10F catheters was 48%, ID varied up to 22%, from 1.71 to 2.11 mm or 5.13-6.33F. AR varied up to 166%. The table delineates the fastest and slowest rates at three measured pressures. The outer diameter labeled 10F on packaging was true to size. CONCLUSIONS Based on packaging information, providers, and patients are unable to predict urinary flow through a catheter and thus use information regarding flow rate to guide catheter selection. This information cannot be calculated based on ideal flow calculations and could be listed on packaging to assist physicians and families in selecting the optimal urinary catheter for CIC.
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- Tulane University Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Tulane University Department of Biomedical Engineering, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Holland JE, DeMaso DR, Rosoklija I, Johnson KL, Manning D, Bellows AL, Bauer SB. Self-cathing experience journal: Enhancing the patient and family experience in clean intermittent catheterization. J Pediatr Urol 2015; 11:187.e1-6. [PMID: 26028181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2015.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This pilot study evaluated the safety, feasibility, and usefulness of the Self-Cathing Experience Journal (SC-EJ), an online resource for patients and families to address issues and stigma surrounding clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). Modeled after previous assessments of the Cardiac and Depression Experience Journals (EJs), this project uniquely included patients and caregivers. We explored whether patients and caregivers would find the SC-EJ helpful in increasing their understanding of CIC, accepting the medical benefits of self-catheterization, improving hopefulness, and diminishing social isolation. METHODS Patients seen in a tertiary urology clinic were asked to view the SC-EJ for 30 min and rate its safety and efficacy. The cross-sectional sample included 25 families: 17 surveys were completed by the patient and their caregiver, five by the patient only, and three by the caregiver only. Mean patient age was 15.7 ± 5.8 years (range 7-29 years). The patients were 64% female, and 72% used CIC due to neurological diagnoses. RESULTS Mean overall patient satisfaction with the SC-EJ was moderately high (mean = 5, out of a 7-point Likert scale from 1 = not at all to 7 = extremely). Mean overall caregiver satisfaction was high (mean = 5.55) and was similar to caregiver satisfaction scores recorded in caregivers with children with congenital heart disease and depression (mean = 5.7 and mean = 5.75, respectively). No significant differences were noted in satisfaction between CIC patients and CIC caregivers or among caregivers of the three populations surveyed (CIC, Cardiac, and Depression). CIC patients and caregivers reported that SC-EJ viewing gave them a strong sense that others are facing similar issues (patient mean = 6.15, caregiver mean = 6.21) and that it was helpful to read about other families' CIC experiences (patient mean = 6, caregiver mean = 5.89). DISCUSSION The SC-EJ appears to be safe, feasible, and useful to patients and families using CIC. Ratings from caregivers of CIC patients were similar to other cohorts of caregivers facing chronic childhood conditions. Despite beliefs that the EJ format best targets adults, high satisfaction ratings among patients suggest that the SC-EJ is acceptable and beneficial to children and adolescents. This web-based intervention can be a helpful clinical supplement in promoting healthy coping skills and a decreased sense of isolation among patients and families facing CIC. The unique integration of real patient and family experiences with accurate and vetted medical knowledge has the potential to enhance resiliency among viewers who use CIC.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Kari JA. Pediatric renal diseases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. World J Pediatr 2012; 8:217-21. [PMID: 22886193 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-012-0360-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2012] [Accepted: 04/03/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pediatric nephrology is a growing subspecialty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Pediatric nephrologists are challenged with a different spectrum of renal diseases. Moreover, there is a lack of epidemiological studies for most of these diseases. In this article, we discuss the spectrum of renal diseases in KSA and highlight the differences that exist between reports from KSA and those from other countries. DATA SOURCES PubMed and MEDLINE databases were searched for articles on pediatric renal diseases. RESULTS Genetically mediated renal diseases are considerably high in KSA. Congenital and infantile nephrotic syndrome is higher in KSA than in other countries. Post-infectious glomerular pathology is rather common but is declining, while tropical infections such as schistosomiasis have been controlled. Neurogenic bladder caused by spinal lesion is an important cause of chronic kidney disease among pediatric patients. Renal stones are also more frequent in KSA than in other countries. CONCLUSIONS The spectrum of pediatric renal diseases in KSA is rather different from that reported from Western countries. More epidemiological studies are required to understand the actual incidence and nature of these diseases.
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- Jameela Abdulaziz Kari
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Department of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Farhat WA. Determining compliance in clean intermittent catheterization for children with sensate urethra. Can Urol Assoc J 2010; 4:406. [PMID: 21191501 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Walid A Farhat
- Pediatric Urologist, SickKids, Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
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