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Posted by: Seth Alpert, MD on Sep 21, 2026

There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25.

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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening?
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Bladder Exstrophy: 4 Things to Know

Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that happens when a baby's bladder sticks out through the wall of the stomach. Bladder exstrophy affects the organs in the urinary and reproductive systems. It can cause problems with the abdominal wall, bladder, genitals, pelvic bones, rectum and anus.

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Kidney Abnormalities: How They Develop and Where They Are Located

Sep 20, 2023

There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location. Read More

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Prune Belly Syndrome: 5 Things to Know

Apr 27, 2023

Prune belly syndrome is a rare birth defect. It affects the urinary tract, genitals and abdominal wall. Babies are born with it. Read More

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HPV Vaccine for Boys: Cancer Protection for the Future

Jan 06, 2023

Human papillomavirus is a group of viruses that can cause warts on different parts of the body. The common types of HPV can cause cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. Read More

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Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?

Apr 26, 2022

One of the reasons families come to the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care to provide the best possible care to their child. Our team represents urology, gynecology, colorectal, psychology, social work, and child life. Read More

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Why Does My Child Have Stinky Pee?

Dec 23, 2021

Most people know what “normal” pee smells like, but what happens if your child goes pee and it doesn’t smell normal to you? This is not as uncommon as you may think. Below are the most common reasons for abnormal urine odors. Read More

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Undescended Testicles and Your Son’s Health

Nov 19, 2018

Testicles are formed in the abdomen prior to birth and descend through the groin and into the scrotum during the course of the mother’s pregnancy. An undescended testicle is one that fails to descend into the scrotum prior to birth. Read More

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Hydronephrosis: A Defense Mechanism for the Kidneys

Oct 04, 2018

Hydronephrosis is a radiology term describing fluid buildup within the kidney. It is like a defense mechanism for the kidney when urine is slow to drain. Stretching of the kidney allows the backpressure of urine to be more evenly distributed. This may help to limit or slow down some of the potential damage to the kidney from urine backing up abnormally. Read More

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The Story Behind the Ranking: What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by US News and World Report

Jun 27, 2017

We work every day to provide the best possible care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and our most important seal of approval is the trust of the families we serve. Read More