Topic: Pediatric I

Objectives:

• Describe the classification and grading of hydronephrosis and hydroureteronephrosis using SFU and UTD systems.
• Identify the common causes of prenatal and postnatal hydronephrosis, including UPJ obstruction, VUR, PUV, ureterocele, and ectopic ureter.
• Outline the appropriate prenatal and postnatal evaluation of urinary tract dilation using ultrasound, VCUG, and renal functional imaging.
• Recognize patients who require closer monitoring, medical management, or surgical intervention.
• Discuss indications and outcomes for pyeloplasty and other treatments of obstructive uropathy in children.
• Identify common prenatal genitourinary abnormalities.
• Describe the role of prenatal imaging and genetic testing in diagnosis.
• Apply risk stratification and evaluation strategies for urinary tract dilation and other fetal urologic conditions.
• Discuss prenatal counseling, management options, and expected postnatal outcomes.
• Identify common prenatal genitourinary abnormalities.
• Describe the role of prenatal imaging and genetic testing in diagnosis.
• Apply risk stratification and evaluation strategies for urinary tract dilation and other fetal urologic conditions.
• Discuss prenatal counseling, management options, and expected postnatal outcomes.

Speaker: Dr. Regina Monroe, MD