Sexual function in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex: Influence of the incontinence

Autor: Lara Merino-Mateo, Daniel Cabezalí Barbancho, Cristina Tordable Ojeda, Andrés Gómez Fraile
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open, Vol 5, Iss , Pp 100078- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2949-7116
DOI: 10.1016/j.yjpso.2023.100078
Popis: Background: Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (BEEC) is the most severe congenital anomaly involving the urinary tract. Currently, there is a growing interest in the long-term outcomes and their impact on quality of life (QoL). Methods: Our aim was to determine the incidence of urinary incontinence and whether it affects sexual function. The study population included BEEC patients >18 years treated at a specialized third-level hospital. We contacted them via telephone and emailed a voluntary online questionnaire which was anonymously self-completed. The online test included validated questionnaires to assess the following parameters: incontinence (ICIQ-SF), LUTS (ICIQ-FLUTS/IPSS) and sexual function (FSH/FSM2). Answers of the questionnaires were collected into a database for further evaluation. Statistical significance was defined by p
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