Intractable Voiding Dysfunction and High Pressure Bladder: Evaluation of Patients with Normal and Abnormal Spinal Imaging (original) (raw)

The study investigates intractable voiding dysfunction (VD) in children, comparing those with normal spinal imaging (Group I) to those with tethered cord malformation (Group II). It analyzes the pathologic factors associated with VD, focusing on detrusor leak point pressure (DLPP) and renal scans. Results indicate that higher DLPP correlates with increased upper urinary tract damage, particularly in Group I, while Group II shows lower deterioration, possibly due to earlier detection and better care.