Urolithiasis in Children
Childhood urolithiasis is an evolving condition with an increasing incidence and prevalence over the last 2 decades. Over that time the underlying cause has shifted from predominantly infectious to metabolic…
PEDIATRICS
Management of Disorders of Sex Development
In 2005, the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society and the European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology convened a conference on intersex to review clinical management practices and data from long-term health-related…
Update on the Management of Disorders of Sex Development
A number of factors have contributed to a sharp increase in the number of publications related to disorders of sex development (DSD) in the past 5 years, namely: the establishment…
Hydronephrosis
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…
Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
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 Bladder Problems in Children
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,…
Current Options in the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children
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…
Inguinal and Genital Anomalies
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 Current Management of the Neurogenic Bladder in Children with Spina Bifida
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…
What Pediatricians Need to Know about Urology
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….
