Lower urinary tract dysfunction in children after intravesical ureteric reimplantation surgery under one year of age

ObjectiveTo report the results of a study conducted on voiding function in children who have undergone intravesical trans-trigonal Cohen ureteric reimplantation surgery before the age of one year.SubjectsTwenty-eight children (18 males, 10 females) had surgery at a mean age of 4.9 months (range 8-352 days).MethodsBladder function was assessed at a mean age of 7.3 years using questionnaires, the dysfunctional voiding scoring system, PinQ quality of life tool, uroflowmetry and post-void residuals.ResultsOf the total children, 72% had normal lower urinary tract (LUT) function. Eight children (28%) had evidence of LUT dysfunction, two had urge incontinence, two had giggle incontinence, two had voiding postponement, one had dysfunctional elimination syndrome and one had evidence of dysfunctional voiding. Five of the eight children were managed with continence physiotherapy (urotherapy) and one required ongoing anticholinergic therapy.ConclusionWhen compared to the published rates of LUT dysfunction in the general paediatric community, no evidence was found to suggest an increased incidence of bladder dysfunction in children undergoing intravesical Cohen ureteric reimplantation surgery under one year of age.