Bladder and bowel dysfunction in Down syndrome with neural tube defect: case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Roberta Onesimo (Author), Cristiana Agazzi (Author), Luca Massimi (Author), Valentina Giorgio (Author), Chiara Leoni (Author), Giuseppe Zampino (Author), Claudia Rendeli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by trisomy of chromosome 21 and characterized by an increased risk of multiorgan involvement. In Down syndrome children, functional constipation and lower urinary tract infections have been described, together with higher risk for incont...