Updates in Pediatric Urology: Highlights from the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology Annual Meeting, October 31–November 3, 2003, New Orleans, LA

[摘要] The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology Annual Meeting was held in New Orleans, October 31–November 3, 2003. One hundred and twenty 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. Barry O’Donnell, MD, was awarded the Pediatric Urology Medal. He received accolades for his many contributions to pediatric urology, including his pioneering work with endoscopic therapies for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux. The meeting was well attended by pediatric urologists from North America, South America, and Europe. Three clinical research abstracts are highlighted below.

[学科分类] 基础医学

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