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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
16.03.20
Paediatric urologist

Scrotal swelling in children: what are the causes?

Scrotal swelling may be painless or it can be rather painful and some cases require immediate treatment as soon as hours after symptoms become present. Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, a leading paediatric urologist and expert in treating children's scrotal swelling, explains the causes and swift action needed to have the swelling assessed, diagnosed and treated.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
07.01.19
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
20.07.18
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
25.05.18
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
25.04.18
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
12.04.18
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
23.03.18
Paediatric urologist

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.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
03.08.17
Urologist

Hydronephrosis: what does water in the kidney mean for babies?

Hydronephrosis occurs when one or both kidneys stretch and swell because of a build-up in urine, and affects around 1 in 500 pregnancies.

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By Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
02.05.17
Urologist

5 tips to beat persistent wetting in children

Dr Marie-Klaire Farrugia, consultant paediatric urologist gives some tips to help you if your child is having problems with wetting.

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