Nicholas N Brutus, Jackson Pearce, Leah Ragno, Lauren Ehrlich, Eric M Bortnick
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To perform a critical reassessment in advances in ultrasound technology and describe its use and misuse in the evaluation of common pediatric urology scrotal and groin pathologies. RECENT FINDINGS: While ultrasound capabilities have improved over time, there is still an overreliance on ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of pediatric urology conditions that can be diagnosed on history and physical examination, leading to delays in referral, delays in treatment, increased healthcare costs, and caregiver anxiety. Updates in ultrasound technology show promise of increasing diagnostic capabilities in the future. While ultrasound has its uses as a diagnostic tool, providers should not lean solely on imaging capabilities to diagnose and manage common pediatric urology conditions.
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This journal intends to review the most important, recently published findings in the field of urology. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal elucidates current and emerging approaches to the care and prevention of urologic diseases and conditions.
We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, female urology, and kidney disease. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.
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