The endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux and the pathology oftestis tumors were the subject of both important new research and livelydiscussion during the 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urologymeeting. Although many important topics were discussed at what is arguablythe finest annual meeting on pediatric urology in the world, these two subjectsdeserve particular attention and are the focus of articles in this issueof Urology Times.
Pediatricians delaying referral of vesicoureteral reflux patients
March 1st 2012Results of a survey of pediatricians' practice patterns for children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) are worrisome in showing these primary care practitioners are retaining their patients longer before referring them to a specialist.