Journal of pediatric urology
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Comparative Study
School nurse perceptions and knowledge of pediatric toileting.
We surveyed school nurses on toileting conditions in schools, their level of understanding related to normal toileting patterns in school-age children, and whether they are in need of additional resources to promote healthy toilet habits for their students. ⋯ Our survey results suggest that school nurses need additional information and resources in order to promote healthy elimination patterns in school children.
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Clinical Trial
History and physical examination findings predictive of testicular torsion: an attempt to promote clinical diagnosis by house staff.
To standardize the history and physical examination of boys who present with acute scrotum and identify parameters that best predict testicular torsion. ⋯ An accurate history and physical examination of boys with acute scrotum should be primary in deciding upon further radiographic or surgical evaluation. While several forces have led to less consistent overnight resident staffing, consistent and reliable clinical evaluation of the acute scrotum using a standardized approach should reduce error, improve patient care and potentially reduce health care costs.
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We report 18 years' experience of traumatic urethral strictures in boys with emphasis on recurrent strictures. ⋯ Anastomotic urethroplasty was successful in over 95% of primary cases. In re-do cases it was viable in only 41% of cases; the rest required substitution urethroplasty. Urethral substitution also gave acceptable results.