2023
Heresy - Is there a role for ultrasound in management of the non-palpable testicle?
Press B, Olawoyin O, Arlen A, Silva C, Weiss R. Heresy - Is there a role for ultrasound in management of the non-palpable testicle? Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2023, 20: 106-111. PMID: 37749009, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.08.032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-palpable testiclesNon-palpable testesUndescended testicleInguinal canalLower pelvisPediatric urologistsSurgical managementPhysical examinationPhysical examInternal ringIntra-operative findingsPre-operative ultrasonographyEvaluation of boysReal-time ultrasoundUrology referralDiagnostic laparoscopyMedian agePatient demographicsSurgical findingsSurgical approachAUA guidelinesLaparoscopic orchiopexyUS findingsViable testisAtrophic testis
2015
Detailed evaluation of the upper urinary tract in patients with prune belly syndrome using magnetic resonance urography
Garcia-Roig M, Grattan-Smith J, Arlen A, Smith E, Kirsch A. Detailed evaluation of the upper urinary tract in patients with prune belly syndrome using magnetic resonance urography. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2015, 12: 122.e1-122.e7. PMID: 26826943, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2015.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance urographyCalyceal diverticulumRenal dysplasiaRenal transit timeUrinary tractPrune belly syndrome patientsSmall retrospective case seriesMean serum creatinineRetrospective case seriesUrinary tract anatomyUpper urinary tractIndividual clinical needsRenal biopsy studiesDiuretic renal scintigraphyPrune belly syndromeLarger patient populationUreteropelvic junction obstructionSolitary kidneyRenal functionRenal scarringSerum creatinineMedian ageCase seriesSevere hydronephrosisPatient population
2010
Safety and efficacy of spica casts for immobilization following initial bladder closure in classic bladder exstrophy
Arlen A, Cooper C, Morcuende J, Austin J. Safety and efficacy of spica casts for immobilization following initial bladder closure in classic bladder exstrophy. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2010, 7: 456-459. PMID: 20637699, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2010.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpica cast immobilizationBladder closureSpica castCast immobilizationClassic bladder exstrophy patientsCast-related complicationsInitial bladder closureMinor skin breakdownBladder exstrophy closureClassic bladder exstrophyBladder exstrophy patientsDuration of immobilizationUse of osteotomySuccess rateExstrophy patientsExstrophy closureMedian ageSerious complicationsMedian timePostoperative immobilizationSkin breakdownBladder exstrophyPelvic immobilizationCast changesExternal fixation
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