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At-home transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: a therapeutic alternative in the management of pediatric overactive bladder syndrome. / Influencia del sobrepeso y obesidad infantil en la apendicitis aguda en niños. Estudio de cohortes.
Casal-Beloy, I; Somoza Argibay, I; García-González, M; García-Novoa, A M.
Affiliation
  • Casal-Beloy I; Pediatric Urology Unit, Pediatric Surgery Department. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña. A Coruña (Spain).
  • Somoza Argibay I; Pediatric Urology Unit, Pediatric Surgery Department. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña. A Coruña (Spain).
  • García-González M; Pediatric Urology Unit, Pediatric Surgery Department. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña. A Coruña (Spain).
  • García-Novoa AM; Pediatric Urology Unit, Pediatric Surgery Department. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña. A Coruña (Spain).
Cir Pediatr ; 33(1): 30-35, 2020 Jan 20.
Article in En, Es | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32166921
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

In recent years, bladder electroneurostimulation or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) has emerged as a new alternative in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunctions. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this therapy in children with overactive bladder. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

Prospective study of patients diagnosed with overactive bladder and treated with electroneurostimulation. The system was maintained for 6 months. The severity of urinary symptoms was assessed using the PLUTSS (Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Scoring System) questionnaire.

RESULTS:

A total of 21 patients were included in the study, with an average age of 10 years (range 6-16). The most frequent symptoms were incontinence (89%) and urgency (100%). Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) in mean PLUTSS scores between treatment initiation and treatment completion were found PLUTSS was 17.8 (range 10-29) at baseline, 7.21 (range 2-16) at month 3, and 5.6 (range 3-12) at month 6. The maximum voiding volume of all patients increased after 6 months of treatment. All patients had their quality of life improved at the end of the study.

CONCLUSIONS:

Home TENS therapy is a safe and effective option in the management of overactive bladder in the pediatric population. However, further randomized studies should be carried out to protocolize and clarify the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach.
RESUMEN

INTRODUCCION:

La electroneuroestimulación vesical o TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) ha surgido como nueva alternativa en el manejo de las disfunciones del tracto urinario inferior. Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar la eficacia y seguridad de esta terapia en niños con diagnóstico de vejiga hiperactiva. MATERIAL Y

METODOS:

Estudio prospectivo de pacientes con diagnóstico de vejiga hiperactiva tratados con electroneuroestimulación. La terapia con TENS domiciliario se mantuvo durante 6 meses. Evaluamos la severidad de la sintomatología urinaria utilizando el cuestionario PLUTSS (Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score).

RESULTADOS:

Un total de 21 pacientes (13 niñas) fueron incluidos en el estudio, con una edad media de 10 años (Rango 6-16). Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron incontinencia (89%) y urgencia (100%). Encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p<0,05) en los valores medios del PLUTSS antes de iniciar tratamiento y al finalizar el mismo PLUTSS inicial 17,8 (Rango 10-29), a los 3 meses 7,21 (Rango 2-16), a los 6 meses 5,6 (Rango 3-12). El volumen miccional máximo de todos los pacientes aumentó a los 6 meses de tratamiento. Todos los pacientes sintieron una mejora en su calidad de vida al finalizar el estudio.

CONCLUSIONES:

La terapia con TENS domiciliario parece una opción segura y eficaz en el manejo de la vejiga hiperactiva, sin embargo, deben ser realizados más estudios randomizados para demostrar su efectividad y protocolizar su aplicación en los pacientes en edad pediátrica.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quality of Life / Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / Urinary Bladder, Overactive Type of study: Clinical_trials / Guideline / Observational_studies Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Es Journal: Cir Pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2020 Type: Article
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Quality of Life / Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / Urinary Bladder, Overactive Type of study: Clinical_trials / Guideline / Observational_studies Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En / Es Journal: Cir Pediatr Journal subject: PEDIATRIA Year: 2020 Type: Article