Following a strict renal protection protocol in cloacal malformations: A descriptive analysis.

Background: In children with cloacal malformations, renal dysfunction is a constant concern, with reported incidence as high as 50%. Multiple factors exist that may impair renal function. Our institution follows a strict renal protection protocol in this population.

Bladder Management and Continence in Girls With Cloacal Malformation After 3 Years of Age.

Background: Multiple factors impact ability to achieve urinary continence in cloacal malformation including common channel (CC) and urethral length and presence of spinal cord abnormalities. Few publications describe continence rates and bladder management in this population. We evaluated our cohort of patients with cloacal malformation to describe the bladder management and continence outcomes.

Novel pelvic immobilization method following bladder exstrophy repair.

We introduce a novel method of pelvic immobilization following bladder exstrophy repair involving a custom-made brace that offers adequate pelvic immobilization with the added benefits of no added operative time, easy evaluation of surgical sites, simplified wound care including sponge bathing, and overall less cumbersome management for the family given its more streamlined size.

Unusual Renal Mass in a Pediatric Patient.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is rare in the pediatric population, comprising about 5% of renal neoplasms in children. Out of all childhood cases of RCC, translocation RCCs (tRCC) is the most common. It is well described in the literature that exposure to alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide and/or topoisomerase II inhibitors such as doxorubicin and etoposide, is a risk factor for the development of Xp11 (or TFE3) tRCC.

Recurrence rates after surgical management of labial adhesions.

Introduction: Labial adhesions (LA) involves fusion of the labia minora in the midline. LA can range from involving just a small portion of the labia minora or the entire length, covering the urethra and vaginal opening. Treatment for labial adhesions includes the use of topical creams, manual lysis or surgical separation.

Racial disparities in bladder management in veterans with spinal cord injury and disorders.

Aims: Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction is common in individuals with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D). The purpose of this study was to identify specific demographic, neurologic, and urologic factors associated with different bladder management methods (BMMs) in individuals with SCI/D.

Methods: A retrospective review of BMMs at a large Veterans Affairs SCI/D center was performed to identify associated risk factors including demographics, neurologic factors, and urologic factors.

Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women: Incidence, Etiopathogenesis, and Management Challenges.

Objective: To critically analyze the available evidence regarding the incidence, etiopathogenesis, and management of prostate cancer (CaP) in transgender women. In addition, this article aims to present a recent case report of a transgender woman with a unique presentation at the author's institution.

Materials And Methods: An electronic nonsystematic literature search was performed to identify pertinent studies.