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Journal Article 
Long-term follow-up after transurethral treatment of infravesical obstruction in boys 
Kieft, JH; Hennus, PM; Hoenjet, E; Rynja, SP; De Jong, TP; Bosch, JL; De Kort, LM 
2014 
1 
Urology
ISSN: 0090-4295
EISSN: 1527-9995 
83 
5 
1155-1160 
English 
24548707 
OBJECTIVE: To study whether boys who underwent transurethral treatment of (mild) infravesical obstruction during childhood have lower urinary tract symptoms and complications at young adult age.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Young adult men who underwent transurethral treatment for infravesical obstruction as a child were contacted. The following measurements were done: International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on Urinary Incontinence, frequency volume chart uroflowmetry, and postvoid residual. A group of 151 male students who completed IPSS and underwent uroflowmetry was used as reference group to compare with patients.

RESULTS: Of 135 traceable patients, 87 men (median age 21.9 years; interquartile range [IQR] 19.6-25.6) returned the questionnaires, and 71 underwent uroflowmetry. Median age at initial treatment was 7.9 years (IQR 1.0-10.8). Compared with men in the reference group, patients had similar IPSS and quality of life scores; median IPSS was 3, and IPSS-quality of life 1 (IQR 0.0-1.0). Urgency incontinence and postmicturition incontinence were reported in 2.4% and 8.5%, respectively. Frequency volume charts (n = 29) showed normal frequency and voided volumes. Uroflowmetry results were comparable with the reference group, although 16 (22.5%) patients voided volumes >600 mL. One patient had urethral stricturing, and one a significant postvoid residual.

CONCLUSION: Young adult men treated for (mild) urethral obstruction in childhood have few micturition symptoms and good uroflowmetry results, not different from a reference group. Some patients, however, report incontinence, and this group deserves close attention. Late complications were rare.