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Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists.

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Ellison, JS; Maxfield, CM; Wiener, JS
Published in: J Urol
July 2009

PURPOSE: Little consensus exists regarding the choice of a specific modality of voiding cystography in the evaluation and management of vesicoureteral reflux. We hypothesized that choices of pediatric urologists are based on technical factors of the studies themselves, as well as institutional factors unique to their hospital(s). Therefore, we surveyed pediatric urologists to determine their current practices and preferences of modalities of voiding cystography. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We mailed an anonymous survey of 40 questions to all fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology. RESULTS: Surveys were returned from 186 of 301 fellows (62%). Of the respondents 57% were in academic, 30% in private and 13% in mixed practices. Given a choice of fluoroscopic voiding cystourethrography, radionuclide cystography and voiding ultrasonography, fluoroscopic voiding cystourethrography was preferred by 98% and 96% of respondents for initial evaluation of urinary tract infection in males and females, respectively, 96% for assessment of prenatal hydronephrosis, 54% for followup of vesicoureteral reflux, 59% for screening siblings, and 63% and 66%, respectively, after open and endoscopic correction of vesicoureteral reflux. Voiding ultrasonography was preferred by less than 10% of respondents in all groups, and radionuclide cystography was preferred by the remainder. Voiding images of the urethra, child-friendliness of staff, sensitivity and accuracy were factors most important in choosing a test. Of the respondents 83% reported full-time access to pediatric radiologists at their primary hospital, although a minority had full-time access to pediatric radiologists at additional institutions. Sedation was used in some or most cases by 29%, rarely by 56% and never by 15% of respondents. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric urologists prefer fluoroscopic voiding cystography in all situations to evaluate vesicoureteral reflux but the proportion varies by indication. Diagnostic and patient issues are of greater concern than radiation dose. Variability in access to pediatric radiologists and ability to obtain the desired study may also alter ordering practices.

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J Urol

DOI

EISSN

1527-3792

Publication Date

July 2009

Volume

182

Issue

1

Start / End Page

299 / 304

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Urography
  • Urinary Bladder
  • United States
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Societies, Medical
  • Severity of Illness Index
 

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Ellison, J. S., Maxfield, C. M., & Wiener, J. S. (2009). Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists. J Urol, 182(1), 299–304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2009.02.138
Ellison, Jonathan S., Charles M. Maxfield, and John S. Wiener. “Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists.J Urol 182, no. 1 (July 2009): 299–304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2009.02.138.
Ellison JS, Maxfield CM, Wiener JS. Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists. J Urol. 2009 Jul;182(1):299–304.
Ellison, Jonathan S., et al. “Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists.J Urol, vol. 182, no. 1, July 2009, pp. 299–304. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.juro.2009.02.138.
Ellison JS, Maxfield CM, Wiener JS. Voiding cystography practices and preferences of North American pediatric urologists. J Urol. 2009 Jul;182(1):299–304.
Journal cover image

Published In

J Urol

DOI

EISSN

1527-3792

Publication Date

July 2009

Volume

182

Issue

1

Start / End Page

299 / 304

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
  • Urology & Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Urography
  • Urinary Bladder
  • United States
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Societies, Medical
  • Severity of Illness Index