Updates in Pediatric Urology: Highlights of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology Annual Meeting, October 8–11, 2004, San Francisco, CA

[摘要] The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology Annual Meeting was held in San Francisco on October 8–11, 2004. One hundred sixteen papers and posters were presented on a wide range of topics, including cryptorchidism, genitourinary tumors, varicocele, exstrophy, sexual differentiation, reflux, hypospadias, neurogenic bladder, hydronephrosis, valves, and voiding dysfunction. Rudolf Hohenfellner, MD, was chosen to receive the Pediatric Urology Medal. Hohenfellner is best known for his contributions to pediatric and reconstructive urology. He is also recognized for popularizing the Lich-Gregoir technique for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, ureterosigmoidostomy, and the Mainz II pouch for children. The meeting was well attended by pediatric urologists from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Clinical research abstracts of note are highlighted below.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Pediatric urology;Wilms tumor;Orchiopexy;Varicocelectomy;Torsion;Circumcision;Reflux;Urinary tract infection;Paraureteral diverticulum