Browsing by Subject "pediatric urology"

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    COVID-19 and research in pediatric urology
    (Elsevier, 2021) Harper, L.; Bagli, D.; Kaefer, M.; Kalfa, N.; Beckers, G. M. A.; Nieuwhof-Leppink, A. J.; Fossum, M.; Herbst, K. W.; ESPU Research Committee; Urology, School of Medicine
    COVID-19 began in December 2019 then spread worldwide. Providers, including pediatric urologists, had to adapt their clinical processes, and many non-covid research activities were suspended. COVID-19 impacts how research is financed, performed, and published, and is itself the subject of intense research. We present current research and publications specifically related to the urinary tract and the pediatric population.
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    EBM II: How to perform a literature search
    (Elsevier, 2019-05) Castagnetti, M.; Herbst, K. W.; Bagli, D.; Beckers, G. M. A.; Harper, L.; Kaefer, M.; Kalfa, N.; Fossum, M.; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    The present article is a second part related to evidence based medicine (EBM) in a series of five by the European society for paediatric urology (ESPU) research committee. It will present the different databases/search engines available to clinicians and researchers and describe strategies to focus the search to one's particular needs. Indeed, databases/search engines used and search strategy should vary according to the goal of the research. If the aim is to address a clinical problem, the search should allow to identify a small number of most pertinent articles (high specificity); if the search is for research purposes, instead, it should ensure no meaningful articles are overlooked (high sensitivity).
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    Long Term Sequela of Pediatric Bladder Reconstruction
    (Springer, 2015-12) Roth, Joshua; Keenan, Alison; Cain, Mark; Whittam, Benjamin; Department of Urology, IU School of Medicine
    Children with refractory neurogenic bladder (NGB) who have failed maximal medical management are presented with options for bladder reconstruction. It is critical to understand the long-term sequela of bladder augmentation and bladder neck reconstruction to properly counsel families regarding these procedures. Benefits may include preservation of renal function, continence, reduced risk of renal-related mortality, and potential improvements in quality of life (QOL). However, these advantages must be balanced with the risks of bladder calculi, perforation, need for additional surgery, acid/base disturbances, vitamin B12 deficiency, and malignancy. Therefore, careful patient selection and preoperative counseling are paramount for those undergoing bladder reconstruction which includes intestinal bladder augmentation, as these patients require lifelong vigilant follow-up.