Related Conditions and Treatments
Anorectal Malformation
Condition
Anorectal malformations are birth defects in which the anus and rectum don’t develop properly.
Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
Condition
Nocturnal enuresis, better known as bedwetting, occurs when a sleeping child cannot hold his or her urine at night. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias
Condition
Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect involving the urinary, reproductive, and intestinal tracts, as well as the musculoskeletal system. Learn more from Boston Children's Hospital.
Cloacal Deformities
Condition
A cloacal deformity is an anorectal malformation that occurs while a female fetus is developing in its mother's womb.
Cloacal Exstrophy
Condition
Cloacal exstrophy, also known as OEIS syndrome, occurs when a portion of the large intestine lies outside of the body.
Enuresis (Urinary Incontinence)
Condition
Enuresis is the medical term for involuntary urination, or “wetting.”
Posterior Urethral Valves
Condition
Urethral valves occur when a boy is born with extra flaps of tissue that have grown in his urethra.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children and Babies
Condition
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract that can cause discomfort and complications in your child.
Learn more about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children and Babies
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
Treatment
A voiding cystourethrogram is a minimally invasive test that uses a special x-ray technology to visualize your child's urinary tract and bladder.