Journal of pediatric urology
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To evaluate the management and outcomes of pediatric patients presenting with torsion of an undescended testis in the inguinal canal. ⋯ Torsion of an undescended testis is a relatively rare phenomenon that should be suspected, diagnosed and treated without delay. This study highlights the importance of examination of external genital organs. With improved recognition of this entity and earlier referrals of patients with undescended testes by primary care physicians, its occurrence might eventually be prevented.
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Urolithiasis in infants can cause considerable morbidity. The literature regarding calcular anuria in this age group is very defective. Our aim was to evaluate impact of intervention on renal recoverability in these infants. ⋯ Appropriate and timely medical and surgical management of calcular anuria will mostly lead to full recovery of renal functions. In comparison with older children, renal prognosis in those less than 2 years seems more favorable.
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Pediatric urolithiasis can cause significant morbidity and damage to the kidney, or even renal failure. We review our experience of the management of urolithiasis in pediatric patients at a tertiary referral center. ⋯ Availability of smaller instruments has led to safer use of percutaneous endoscopy and ureteroscopy in children, with results comparable to those in adults and an acceptable complication rate. The presence of a metabolic abnormality is quite common and is a cause of recurrence.