Pupillometric assessment of dysautonomia in pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction: A pilot study

Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction (BBD) refers to a heterogeneous group of voiding disorders, accounting for an estimated 40 percent of pediatric urology visits. Symptoms of BBD include enuresis, urgency, and urinary retention, often accompanied by constipation. This pilot study aims to explore whether a pupillary response can be characterized for BBD, by examining the pupillary light reflex (PLR) before and after voiding among BBD patients. A total of 28 patients ages 7 to 21 were recruited from the Wetting, Infections, and Stooling Help (WISH) clinic at Children ’s National Medical Center.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research