Trends in surgical management of multicystic dysplastic kidney at USA children's hospitals

Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is a congenital renal cystic disease often incidentally diagnosed in children. Historically, children with MCDK underwent early nephrectomy because of concerns for the development of hypertension or malignancy. Over the last decade, management recommendations have not supported routine early surgical removal of MCDK. The study authors sought to determine the current trends in the use of nephrectomy for MCDK in US children's hospitals because national practice patterns have not been investigated.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - April 28, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: C.T. Brown, Y.V. Sebasti ão, D.J. McLeod Source Type: research