Evaluation of bone mineral density with dual x-ray absorptiometry for osteoporosis in children with bladder augmentation

Abes M., Sarihan H., Madenci E.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.38, no.2, pp.230-232, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1053/jpsu.2003.50050
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.230-232
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background/Purpose: Osteoporosis can appear as a result of metabolic acidosis in patients with bladder augmentation and total bladder replacement. These patients must be monitored for early diagnosis and osteoporosis to avoid related complications such as fracture. The current method for diagnosis of osteoporosis mainly involves bone densitometry. Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) provides bone mineral content and bone mineral density (BMD). The purpose of this report is to determine the value of BMD measurement with DXA in the diagnosis and follow-up of osteoporosis and evaluation of response to treatment in the patients with bladder augmentation and total bladder replacement.