2023
Is it time to reconsider how we document pediatric uroflow studies?: A study from the SPU Voiding Dysfunction task force
Van Batavia J, Pohl H, Farhat W, Chiang G, BaniHani A, Collett-Gardere T, Franco I. Is it time to reconsider how we document pediatric uroflow studies?: A study from the SPU Voiding Dysfunction task force. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 19: 546-554. PMID: 37302925, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.04.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildElectromyographyHumansReproducibility of ResultsUrinary BladderUrination DisordersUrodynamics
2020
Interpretation of uroflow curves: A global survey measuring inter and intra rater reliability
Netto JMB, Hittelman A, Lambert S, Murphy K, Collette‐Gardere T, Franco I. Interpretation of uroflow curves: A global survey measuring inter and intra rater reliability. Neurourology And Urodynamics 2020, 39: 826-832. PMID: 31985854, DOI: 10.1002/nau.24292.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population
Franco I, Arlen AM, Collett-Gardere T, Zelkovic PF. Imipramine for refractory daytime incontinence in the pediatric population. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2017, 14: 58.e1-58.e5. PMID: 29100969, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesDatabases, FactualDiurnal EnuresisDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansImipramineLower Urinary Tract SymptomsMaleQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeUrinary IncontinenceUrodynamicsConceptsVancouver Symptom ScorePercutaneous tibial nerve stimulationTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationInternational Children's Continence SocietyLower urinary tractSide effectsAlpha blockersDaytime incontinenceNerve stimulationTreatment responseParasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationNon-selective alpha blockersPartial response groupTreat response rateSubsequent clinic visitsTibial nerve stimulationElectrical nerve stimulationAdditional treatment modalitiesComplete treatment responseHalf of childrenYears of ageBowel programRefractory incontinenceUrology referralClinic visits
2016
Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns
Franco I, Franco J, Lee YS, Choi EK, Han SW. Can a quantitative means be used to predict flow patterns: Agreement between visual inspection vs. flow index derived flow patterns. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 218.e1-218.e8. PMID: 27427298, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.05.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildFemaleHumansLower Urinary Tract SymptomsMalePredictive Value of TestsRheologyUrodynamicsCan 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
1992
Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results
Franco I, Storrs B, Firlit C, Zebold K, Richards I, Kaplan W. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results. Journal Of Urology 1992, 148: 648-650. PMID: 1640538, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)36681-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-pressure neurogenic bladderSelective sacral rhizotomySacral rhizotomyNeurogenic bladderUrinary diversionSelective rhizotomyBladder capacity increasesIncontinent of urineUninhibited bladder contractionsLower extremity spasticityUrodynamic followupBladder capacityBladder contractionsPostoperative followupBladder functionMyelodysplastic patientsPatient ageCystometric studiesFurther followupPatients 4Sacral rootsBladder augmentationNerve rootsStool continenceWater cystometry