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What is the definition or description of: pediatric urology?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
GU problems in kids: Specialty which takes care of spectrum of abnormalities, conditions and diseases of the the urinary tract and genitalia in children. This includes kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, adrenal glands, umbilicus, hernias penis, scrotum testes & scrotal contents, + external female genitalia + vagina & all abnormalities of urinary function. Also prenatal fetal urologic counselling.
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Dr. Hrair-George Mesrobiananswered
Pediatric Urology 45 years experience
Children urology: Urinary or kidney problems account for 15% of all chief complaints by children. These range from difficulty in toilet training to major birth defects to urinary tract infections. A pediatric urologist has special training in the evaluation and medical or surgical management of these problems. Most pediatric urologists are affiliated with children's hospitals.
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Dr. Joseph Cohenanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Child urinary dr: Childhood urology deals with anything from structural problems and burgers to recurring you infections abnormal sonogram findings prenatally and also malformations of the kidney and well. They also do circumcision later on in life.
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Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 46 years experience
Children: A pediatric urologist treats those conditions of the Urinary system found in children. Simple such as causes of bladder infections to reflux or treatment of complex anomalies and derangement a of the urinary system.
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Last updated Aug 11, 2016
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