Paediatric Urology and the Dilemma of Low-quality Evidence for the Management of Common Urological Conditions (Vesicoureteral Reflux, Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction, Undescended Testis) in Children

Christian Radmayr; Serdar Tekgul

doi:10.1016/j.euf.2017.03.012

Paediatric Urology and the Dilemma of Low-quality Evidence for the Management of Common Urological Conditions (Vesicoureteral Reflux, Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction, Undescended Testis) in Children

Eur Urol Focus. 2017 Apr;3(2-3):308-309. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2017.03.012. Epub 2017 Apr 25.

Authors

Christian Radmayr¹, Serdar Tekgul²

Affiliations

¹ Paediatric Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
² Division of Paediatric Urology, Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address: tekgul-k@tr.net.

PMID: 28753880
DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2017.03.012

Abstract

We have to strive for a more prospective scientific approach to every specific urological condition in children, with contributions from all parties involved and an emphasis on proper outcome research.

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research / standards*
Cryptorchidism / therapy*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
Humans
Male
Pediatrics*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Urination Disorders / complications
Urination Disorders / therapy*
Urology*
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / congenital
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / therapy*