Pediatric Urology for the General Surgeon.
Pediatric urology spans the neonatal period through the transition into early adulthood. There are a variety of common pediatric urologic conditions that overlap significantly with pediatric surgery. This article reviews the pertinent pathophysiology of a few key disease processes, including the pediatric inguinal hernia and/or hydrocele, cryptorchidism, and circumcision. General surgeons may find themselves in the position of managing these problems primarily, particularly in rural areas that may lack pediatric subspecialization. An understanding of the fundamentals can guide appropriate initial management. Additional focus is devoted to the management of genitourinary trauma to guide the general surgeon in more acute, emergent settings.
Division of Urology, Maine Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102, USA. Electronic address: dchalmers@mmc.org.
David J
DJ
Chalmers
Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital Colorado, 12123 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Vijaya M
VM
Vemulakonda
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Circumcision; Cryptorchidism; Genitourinary trauma; Hydrocele; Inguinal hernia; Pediatric urology