# What are the key differences between overactive bladder (OAB) and voiding postponement (VP) in children?

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- Source: Dr. Ubirajara Barroso Jr. by Securex

OAB and VP share urgency symptoms but differ in pathophysiology; OAB involves abnormal bladder contractions during filling, while VP is linked to delayed voiding due to behavioral or psychological factors.

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