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Kidney function and transplants in prune belly syndrome: a sco** review
Children with prune belly syndrome (PBS) are at higher risk of develo** kidney dysfunction and requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT). While studies have described surgical and survival outcomes in these...
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Publisher Correction: The urological evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder in children and adolescents—what every pediatric nephrologist needs to know
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The urological evaluation and management of neurogenic bladder in children and adolescents—what every pediatric nephrologist needs to know
Neurogenic bladder (NGB) is an encompassing term that includes multiple causes of bladder dysfunction linked to a congenital or acquired neurological condition that adversely impacts the innervation of the low...
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Implementation of a standardized clinical pathway in a dedicated posterior urethral valves clinic: short-term outcomes
To determine if the implementation of a posterior urethral valves (PUV) clinic and standardized management pathway improves the short-term kidney outcomes of infants with PUV.
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Posterior urethral valves, pressure pop-offs, and kidney function: systematic review and meta-analysis
To determine the role of pressure pop-off mechanisms, including vesicoureteral reflux and renal dysplasia (VURD) syndrome, in determining long-term kidney outcomes in boys with posterior urethral valves (PUV).
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Assessing the role of upside-down (inverted) renal allografts in pediatric kidney transplantation: a propensity-score matched analysis
To evaluate the implications of inverted (upside-down) kidney configuration in pediatric renal transplantation employing a comparative analysis with at least 1-year follow-up.
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Deep learning imaging features derived from kidney ultrasounds predict chronic kidney disease progression in children with posterior urethral valves
We sought to use deep learning to extract anatomic features from postnatal kidney ultrasounds and evaluate their performance in predicting the risk and timing of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression for bo...
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Identifying urethral strictures using machine learning: a proof-of-concept evaluation of convolutional neural network model
To evaluate urethral strictures and to determine appropriate surgical reconstructive options, retrograde urethrograms (RUG) are used. Herein, we develop a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based machine learn...
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Predicting the Future of Patients with Obstructive Uropathy—A Comprehensive Review
This educational review aims to describe available tools that can be utilized for outcome prediction for children with obstructive uropathy.
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Sco** review of recent evidence on the management of pediatric urolithiasis: summary of meta-analyses, systematic reviews and relevant randomized controlled trials
This sco** review aimed to evaluate and summarize the recent 10 year pediatric urolithiasis literature with a particular focus on systematic reviews, randomized-controlled trials (RCT) and meta-analysis. The...
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Comparison of outcomes of prenatal versus postnatal presentation of posterior urethral valves: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To determine through a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis the differences in the outcomes of prenatally versus postnatally diagnosed posterior urethral valves (PUV) to ascertain if prenatal dete...
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Comparison of continuous and interrupted suture techniques in pyeloplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pelvi-ureteric anastomosis is a critical step to ensure good outcome of pyeloplasty. Continuous suturing technique, especially for laparoscopic surgeries, may offer faster operative time while allowing water-t...
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Attaining competency and proficiency in open pyeloplasty: a learning curve configuration using cumulative sum analysis
The learning curves for minimally invasive pyeloplasty techniques have been described in the past. However, the learning curve in achieving competency in open pyeloplasty has not been described. Hence, we aim ...
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Posterior Urethral Valves Outcomes Prediction (PUVOP): a machine learning tool to predict clinically relevant outcomes in boys with posterior urethral valves
Early kidney and anatomic features may be predictive of future progression and need for additional procedures in patients with posterior urethral valve (PUV). The objective of this study was to use machine lea...
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Omental Procedures During Peritoneal Dialysis Insertion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an option for ultrafiltration for patients with end-stage renal disease. Once placed, PD catheters may malfunction often due to omental wrap**. Omental procedures such as omentect...
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Evolving trends in peri-operative management of pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction: working towards quicker recovery and day surgery pyeloplasty
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Personalized application of machine learning algorithms to identify pediatric patients at risk for recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction after dismembered pyeloplasty
To develop a model that predicts whether a child will develop a recurrent obstruction after pyeloplasty, determine their survival risk score, and expected time to re-intervention using machine learning (ML).
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The utilization of hyperbaric oxygenation therapy in hypospadias repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) use in hypospadias repair through systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies.
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Evolving trends in peri-operative management of pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction: working towards quicker recovery and day surgery pyeloplasty
To describe the evolution of practice patterns for pediatric pyeloplasty and determine how these changes have impacted length of stay (LOS), reoperation rates and return emergency department (ER) visits.
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Challenges in pediatric urologic practice: a lifelong view
The role of the pediatric urologic surgeon does not end with initial reconstructive surgery. Many of the congenital anomalies encountered require multiple staged operations while others may not involve further...
