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
2017
The Iowa Voiding Improvement Partnership experience: Early observations with a collaborative pediatric uro-psychologic clinic
Bonnett K, Fuller L, Cooper C, Arlen A, Storm D. The Iowa Voiding Improvement Partnership experience: Early observations with a collaborative pediatric uro-psychologic clinic. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2017, 13: 391.e1-391.e6. PMID: 28729177, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.05.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBBD symptomsClinic visitsQuestionnaire scoresPsychiatric issuesBowel Dysfunction QuestionnaireFurther psychological evaluationRecent clinic visitInstitutional review boardPsychologic diagnosesUrology referralBladder dysfunctionBowel dysfunctionPatient demographicsTreat patientsClinical outcomesClinic patientsMean agePediatric bladderPsychologic conditionsVIP treatmentSpecialized clinicsTreatment decisionsUrological conditionsPatientsClinic
2016
Computer model predicting breakthrough febrile urinary tract infection in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux
Arlen AM, Alexander SE, Wald M, Cooper CS. Computer model predicting breakthrough febrile urinary tract infection in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux. Journal Of Pediatric Urology 2016, 12: 288.e1-288.e5. PMID: 27072485, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2016.03.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreakthrough febrile urinary tract infectionFebrile urinary tract infectionPrimary vesicoureteral refluxBladder-bowel dysfunctionOnset of VURUrinary tract infectionVesicoureteral refluxLow bladder volumesBladder volumeUTI historyTract infectionsPrognostic calculatorSpontaneous resolutionRecurrent febrile urinary tract infectionsCorrect vesicoureteral refluxRecurrent febrile infectionsRenal parenchymal scarringIndividual child's riskCharacteristic curve areaParenchymal scarringVCUG findingsRenal scarringPatient demographicsVUR gradeFebrile infections