Urologic problems of the neonate: an update. Clin Perinatol 2007 Dec;34(4):667-79, viii
Date
12/08/2007Pubmed ID
18063112DOI
10.1016/j.clp.2007.09.004Scopus ID
2-s2.0-36549062451 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 7 CitationsAbstract
During the last 2 decades of the twentieth century, maternal sonography became integrated into routine prenatal care. As a result, numerous anomalies are now detected in the fetus. This practice has had a profound influence on the presentation and natural history of urologic problems in the neonate. In an attempt to reflect the clinical scenario, this article is divided into two main parts: the first includes clinical questions raised by prenatally detected anomalies, abdominal masses, urosepsis, urinary retention, scrotal masses, and abnormal external genitalia; the second part is a discussion of specific anomalies with respect to evaluation and management, including controversies, and optimum timing for referral to a tertiary care center. Our knowledge regarding the pathophysiology and therefore treatment of these conditions is constantly expanding and changing.
Author List
Mesrobian HGAuthor
Hrair George Mesrobian MD Emeritus Professor in the Urology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
GenitaliaHumans
Infant, Newborn
Spinal Dysraphism
Urinary Tract
Urologic Diseases
