Nocturnal enuresis and obstructive sleep apnoea in two children

Singapore Med J. 2001 Dec;42(12):590-1.

Abstract

Nocturnal enuresis was a symptom of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea, OSAS. We reported two children with secondary nocturnal enuresis which disappeared after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for proven OSAS. Pathogenesis of secondary nocturnal enuresis in OSAS was discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Child
  • Enuresis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polysomnography
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / complications*
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / diagnosis
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / surgery
  • Tonsillectomy