2016
Can a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children?
Franco I, Grantham EC, Cubillos J, Franco J, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic P. Can a simple question predict prolonged uroflow lag times in children? Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 157.e1-157.e8. PMID: 26875871, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2015.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBladder neck dysfunctionNeck dysfunctionAutonomic dysfunctionPsychiatric problemsPrevalence of dizzinessTilt table testingBlood pressure dropFamily membersExperienced syncopeUroflowmetry findingsBladder dysfunctionInstitute Review BoardMale patientsMedian ageFemale patientsQuestionnaire groupDizzinessNew patientsPsychiatric historyNeuropsychiatric problemsPatientsDysfunctionUrology officeReliable markerSignificant association
2015
Neuropsychiatric disorders and genetic aspects of bowel or bladder dysfunction
Franco I. Neuropsychiatric disorders and genetic aspects of bowel or bladder dysfunction. 2015, 73-88. DOI: 10.1002/9781118814789.ch7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Biofeedback Therapy Expedites the Resolution of Reflux In Older Children
PALMER L, FRANCO I, ROTARIO P, REDA E, FRIEDMAN S, KOLLIGIAN M, BROCK W, LEVITT S. Biofeedback Therapy Expedites the Resolution of Reflux In Older Children. Journal Of Urology 2002, 168: 1699-1703. DOI: 10.1097/00005392-200210020-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDetrusor-sphincter dyssynergiaExternal detrusor-sphincter dyssynergiaLow grade vesicoureteral refluxPost-void residual urineGrade vesicoureteral refluxVesicoureteral refluxBiofeedback therapyResolution rateResidual urineBreakthrough infectionsGrade IOlder childrenIntact childrenDiscontinuation of chemoprophylaxisFollowup voiding cystourethrographyPersistence of refluxResolution of refluxSpontaneous resolution rateSymptoms of urgencyUrinary tract infectionSessions of biofeedbackUnderwent reimplantationBladder dysfunctionNeurogenic bladderDysfunctional voiding