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  • Title: Nocturnal enuresis: a suggestion for a European treatment strategy.
    Author: Läckgren G, Hjälmås K, van Gool J, von Gontard A, de Gennaro M, Lottmann H, Terho P.
    Journal: Acta Paediatr; 1999 Jun; 88(6):679-90. PubMed ID: 10419258.
    Abstract:
    The objective of this study was to review the published literature on aetiology and treatment of nocturnal enuresis, with the aim of providing a treatment strategy which is easy for the patient and their family to follow. Results from European studies conducted over the last 15 y were included in this review. It can be concluded from the results of these studies that enuresis is the cause and not the result of a psychiatric disorder. However, there is still considerable variation in success rates, from 28 to 90%. It is of vital importance that a caring approach from the doctor and a positive family and patient attitude are present for successful treatment. The first choice of treatment should be the one most acceptable to the family, e.g. alarm, desmopressin and combination treatment.
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