Nevéus T, von Gontard A, Hoebeke P, Hjälmås K, Bauer S, Bower W, Jørgensen TM, Rittig S, Walle JV, Yeung CK, Djurhuus JC. The standardization of terminology of lower urinary tract function in children and adolescents: report from the Standardisation Committee of the International Children's Continence Society.
J Urol 2006;
176:314-24. [PMID:
16753432 DOI:
10.1016/s0022-5347(06)00305-3]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 874] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2005] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
We updated the terminology in the field of pediatric lower urinary tract function.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Discussions were held of the board of the International Children's Continence Society and an extensive reviewing process was done involving all members of the International Children's Continence Society as well as other experts in the field.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS
New definitions and a standardized terminology are provided, taking into account changes in the adult sphere and new research results.
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