Het prune belly-syndroom: ervaringen bij 9 patiënten

– Nine children with the prune belly syndrome, characterized by abdominal muscle deficiency, urinary tract abnormalities and cryptorchidism were observed in the Children's Hospital of the University of Nijmegen. Renal function tests revealed normal creatine clearance values in 6 out of 6 children investigated, and a slight decrease of concentrating capacity in 3 out of 5 tested children.

Lung functions were normal in 3 tested patients. Abdominal muscle strength was adequate in only one child. A non-aggressive management of the urological problems appears justified.