Intermittent Catheterization in the Management of Neurogenic Vesical Dysfunction in Children

Abstract

The over-all results with intermittent clean catheterization in attaining continence and limiting the occurrence of significant infection while preserving renal function in children with neurologic bladder dysfunction have been gratifying and compare favorably to other series. The program has not only resulted in satisfactory continence in the majority, but also it has been associated with marked improvements in personality, sociability and self-image in several of our older patients who are free from the odor, shame and discomfort of the incontinence for the 1st time in their lives. From these results and those of others it appears that intermittent clean catheterization is a safe, reversible and effective means of management of children with neurogenic bladders.