Unilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is the most common prenatally detected disease leading to hydronephrosis. The obstructive anatomic lesion leads to varying degrees of hydronephrosis, ranging from no apparent effect…
Decisions are needed about the clinical management of children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and a standardized risk-specific treatment approach is needed. Clinicians and researchers must begin to think creatively about…
Functional lower urinary tract problems, bladder and bowel problems, or dysfunctional elimination syndrome are all terms that describe the common array of symptoms that include overactive bladder syndrome, voiding postponement,…
The management of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is varied and remains controversial, which is likely because children with VUR have different risks for urinary tract infection or renal injury. Consequently, the…
Problems of the groin and genitalia are a common presenting complaint in both pediatrician’s offices and emergency departments. The authors endeavor to provide a comprehensive review of the most common…
The urological care of the neurogenic bladder consists of 2 components: medical management with preservation of renal function and quality-oflife issues with achieving dryness and independence of bladder and bowel…
Prenatal ultrasound is an integral part of caring for pregnant women in the United States. Although surprisingly few data exist to support the clinical benefit of screening ultrasound during pregnancy,…
Pasquale Casale, MD, Guest Editor Walid A. Farhat, MD, FRCSC, Guest Editor Over the past two decades, the pediatric urology subspecialty has been revolutionized with new diagnostic and therapeutics advances….
The optimal evaluation and use of antibacterial agents that are very frequently prescribed in neonates during various situations such as early- and late-onset invasive infections depend on adapted dose selection,…
Children have been identified as uniquely vulnerable clinical research subjects since the early 1970s. This article reviews the historical underpinnings of this designation, the current regulatory framework for pediatric and…
