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Conflicting views of physicians and surgeons concerning pediatric urinary tract infection: a comparative review.

Ian K HewittDerek J RoebuckGiovanni Montini
Published in: Pediatric radiology (2023)
There are two distinct directions in the literature regarding the investigation of an uncomplicated first febrile UTI in a child. In general, when presented with a first febrile UTI in a child, physicians recommend fewer investigations and less treatment, in contrast to surgeons who advocate extensive investigation and aggressive intervention in the event that imaging detects an abnormality. This has the potential to confuse the carers of affected children.
Keyphrases
  • urinary tract infection
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • mental health
  • randomized controlled trial
  • high resolution
  • systematic review
  • thoracic surgery
  • young adults
  • magnetic resonance
  • magnetic resonance imaging