Prevalence of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using the Childhood Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Questionnaire

Prevalence of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using the Childhood Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction Questionnaire

Introduction: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and gastrointestinal (GI) problems are common in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), but not systematically assessed in regular care. We aimed to determine the prevalence of bladder and bowel dysfunction (BBD) in DMD patients compared with healthy con...

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Main Authors: Judith M. Lionarons, Imelda J. M. de Groot, Johanna M. Fock, Sylvia Klinkenberg, Desiree M. J. Vrijens, Anita C. E. Vreugdenhil, Evita G. Medici-van den Herik, Inge Cuppen, Bregje Jaeger, Erik H. Niks, Rinske Hoogerhuis, Nicky Platte-van Attekum, Frans J. M. Feron, Catharina G. Faber, Jos G. M. Hendriksen, Johan S. H. Vles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
bladder and bowel dysfunction
lower urinary tract symptoms
urinary incontinence
constipation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/8/772

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