[Urinary bladder function disorders in childhood]. / Harnblasenfunktionsstörungen im Kindesalter.

Bladder dysfunction in children is a very common and heterogeneous problem. There can be disturbances either in bladder storage or during voiding phases. First of all it is important to distinguish between non-neurogenic and neuropathic bladder dysfuction. In this article the most common causes, the basic diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic interventions are summarized.