Sexual abuse: another causative factor in dysfunctional voiding

Dysfunctional voiding is thought to be a learned disturbance. We report on 18 patients with onset of dysfunctional voiding after childhood sexual abuse. We believe that the possibility of sexual abuse should be considered in the evaluation of a child with new onset of voiding dysfunction or of an ad...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 153; no. 3 Pt 1; p. 773
Main Authors Ellsworth, P I, Merguerian, P A, Copening, M E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Child Abuse, Sexual - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Urination Disorders - etiology
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Summary:Dysfunctional voiding is thought to be a learned disturbance. We report on 18 patients with onset of dysfunctional voiding after childhood sexual abuse. We believe that the possibility of sexual abuse should be considered in the evaluation of a child with new onset of voiding dysfunction or of an adult presenting with long-term voiding dysfunction.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(01)67716-4