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
Uppsala University Hospital · Saarland University · +6 more institutions
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.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 53.31
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 34
Authors
11- TNTryggve NevéusCorresponding
Uppsala University Hospital
- AVAlexander von Gontard
Saarland University
- PHPiet Hoebeke
Ghent University Hospital
- KHKelm Hjälmås
Ghent University Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University, Prince of Wales Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital, Uppsala University Hospital, Saarland University, Chinese University of Hong Kong
- SBStuart B. Bauer
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Standardization
- Terminology
- Urinary system
- Pediatrics
- Family medicine
- Internal medicine
- Law