Urology Research at the Michigan Institute of Urology

 

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric Urology is a subspecialty of Urology. Our Pediatric Urology Department focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and aquired urological conditions and diseases in children. Our Pediatric Urologists treat conditions of the male reproductive tract and the male and femail urinary tracts.

Patient Information for Pediatric Urology

The pediatric urological examination includes a medical history and a comprehensive physical examination. A history of symptoms, illnesses, injuries, medications, prenatal ultrasound, and family history are documented.

Diagnostic tests may include the following:

  • Blood tests
  • Cystometrogram, which measures bladder pressure at various stages of filling
  • Cystoscopy, which is an examination of the bladder and ureter
  • Intravenous pyelogram, which is a series of x-rays of the ureter and renal pelvis taken after injecting a contrast agent
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan)
  • Renal scan
  • Ultrasound (to detect blockage in the urinary tract)
  • Urinalysis and urine culture (to detect UTI)
  • Urodynamic studies, which measure the storage and rate of movement of urine from the bladder)
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures urine flow
  • Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG; used to observe the urinary tract before, during, and after urination).

We have provided you with a wealth of information on Pediatric Urologic conditions, treatments and technology below. To learn more about your office visit, what to expect and what to bring to your appointment please click here.


Associated Conditions
Hematuria Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Incontinence Kidney Stones
Ureteral Stones Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Varicocele Eneuresis ( Bed Wetting )
Vesicoureteral Reflux Congenital Anomalies
Peds Other Hernia/Hydrocele
Kidney Masses Kidney Swelling
Hypospadias Penoscrotal abnormalities
Testicular Torsion Antenatal hydronephrosis
Antenatal urologic abnormalities Intersex
Ambiguous Genitalia Undescended Testis
Epispadias Exstrophy
Prune Belly Syndrome Phimosis
Neurogenic Bladder Varicocelectomy
Hernia Urinary Tract Infections in Children

Associated Treatments
Injectable Therapy Medications Pediatric
Pyeloplasty ( Open, Laparoscopic ) Observation / Antibiotics
Reimplantation Surgery  

Associated Technologies