Fritz Gregory, Rockney Randy, Bernet William, Arnold Valerie, Beitchman Joseph, Benson R Scott, Bukstein Oscar, Kinlan Joan, McClellan Jon, Rue David, Shaw Jon A, Stock Saundra, Kroeger Ptakowski Kristin
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;43(12):1540-50. doi: 10.1097/01.chi.0000142196.41215.cc.
Enuresis is a symptom that is frequently encountered in child psychiatric evaluations. Careful assessment is required to identify specific urologic, developmental, psychosocial, and sleep-related etiologies. For most children with enuresis, however, a specific etiology cannot be determined. Treatment then involves supportive approaches, conditioning with a urine alarm, or medications--imipramine or desmopressin acetate. The psychosocial consequences of the symptom must be recognized and addressed with sensitivity during the evaluation and treatment of enuresis.
