Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) result from disruptions in
normal kidney and urinary tract development during fetal life and collectively represent the …

Background To determine if the implementation of a posterior urethral valves (PUV) clinic
and standardized management pathway improves the short-term kidney outcomes of infants …

Posterior urethral valves pose a significant challenge in pediatric urology, with a range of
impacts on urologic and renal health. While initial management requires alleviation of the …

Background Little is known about alpha blocker use in young children, particularly in those
with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO). Therefore, we aimed to assess the safety and …

Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are congenital membranous folds that emanate from the
verumontanum on both sides, with an anterior oblique extension towards the midline where …

Objective. To determine risk factors (RF) of progression to end-stage chronic renal disease
(ESCRD) and the need for renal replacement therapy (RRT) in patients with posterior …

Results Average body weight at 6 months of life was 7.2 kg. 86% of children had at least one
UTI; the same percentage were given antibacterial prophylaxis. 36% underwent urinary …

Introducción. Determinar factores de riesgo (FR) de progresión a enfermedad renal crónica
terminal (ERCT) y necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva (TRS) en pacientes afectos de …

Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are common fetal congenital
malformations, accounting for 1% of all congenital malformations. The overall incidence of …

Background: In developing countries like Bangladesh, posterior urethral valves (PUV) are
typically diagnosed postnatally, whereas in developed countries, they are often identified …