Page 4 - Medical articles of Paediatric urology

By Mr Andrew Robb
11.02.19
Paediatric urology

Kidney stones can present in a number of different ways in children. Kidney stones can be asymptomatic, especially those that are in the kidney and not causing any blockage. The stones may only be detected while investigating urinary tract infections. Mr Andrew Robb, a paediatric urologist tells us how kidney stones are diagnosed and treated in children.

Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) scan

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
07.01.19
Paediatric urology

Can a kidney disappear? A guide to multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK)

Pregnancy scans may occasionally suggest that one of your baby’s kidneys has not developed properly – one possible cause is a multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK). If a child is born with a serious problem in one kidney, how worried should we be? Expert paediatric urologist Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia is here to explain.

By Dr Kishor Tewary
29.11.18
Paediatric urology

Understanding urinary tract infections in children

Why do children get urinary tract infections – and can they be treated? We spoke to Dr Kishor Tewary, an experienced consultant paediatrician with a special interest in urology and nephrology.

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
20.07.18
Paediatric urology

What is PUJ obstruction?

Some children are born with a condition called pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction, which blocks the flow of urine from their kidneys to the bladder. Serious blockage can lead to a deterioration of the function in that kidney , so we asked consultant paediatric urologist Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia how PUJ obstruction is diagnosed, and when surgery is considered as a treatment option.

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
25.05.18
Paediatric urology

4 common urological problems found in boys

Leading consultant paediatric urologist, Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, talks through the most common urological conditions affecting babies and young boys, and how they are treated.

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
25.04.18
Paediatric urology

Hypospadias and other common penile abnormalities in babies

Leading consultant paediatric urologist, Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia talks us through a common but poorly-understood penile abnormality.

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
12.04.18
Paediatric urology

When should my child's foreskin retract?

Leading consultant paediatric urologist, Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia talks about the most common foreskin problems that you may see in your child.

By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
23.03.18
Paediatric urology

What age do the testes descend?

Leading paediatric urological surgeon, Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia explains what to do if your child’s testicle hasn’t descended at birth.

By Ms Johanna Thomas
14.07.17
Paediatric urology

Is a circumcision in children medically necessary?

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis and may be carried out for different reasons in children. Highly experienced consultant urologist Ms Johanna Thomas tells us why a child may need to be circumcised, how circumcision is performed and alternatives.