Enuresis: evaluation of perplexing symptom.

The child with enuresis is a common problem facing the urologist. We have done a retrospective study of 182 enuretic children seen at our Clinic from January, 1970, to December, 1975. There was a 10.4-per cent incidence of vesicoureteral reflux. In only 58 per cent of the children with reflux were positive urine cultures demonstrated. There were no significant complications in studying these children under general anesthesia. Therefore, we believe an aggressive approach is justified.