Fact Sheets

condition, procedure
Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urology helps children by performing routine procedures like circumcisions and reconstructive surgeries for sexual development disorders.
condition
Pediatric Neurogenic Bladder
Children with medical conditions such as spina bifida, stroke, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury may have neurogenic bladders and need specialized care.
procedure
Reconstructive Urethral Surgery
Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children
A condition that causes the urinary tract (bladder, urethra, ureters, and/or kidneys) to become irritated and inflamed.
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Pediatric Incontinence (Enuresis)
Bedwetting and daytime incontinence can run in families or be a result of certain medical or psychological conditions. Proper diagnosis and treatment is needed.
condition
Neurogenic Bladder and Incontinence
Neurogenic bladder happens when the body's muscles and nerves fail to communicate correctly. The result can be loss of bladder control.
condition, treatment
Female Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a struggle for women of all ages from all walks of life. At Yale Medicine, we offer treatment options that fit your lifestyle.
condition, treatment
Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Cancer that starts transitional cells in the renal pelvis and ureter, which are part of the upper urinary tract.
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.
condition, procedure
Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis)
If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with scoliosis, it means he is seeing a side-to-side curve in the spine.