Congenital Abnormalities: Diagnosis and Treatment
摘要
Whilst congenital anomalies of the urinary and reproductive tract are uncommon, advances in medicine have resulted in much improved survival into adulthood and relatively normal life expectancies. This has created a large group of patients who need lifelong multi-disciplinary care, and transition from paediatric to adult services is the pivotal point in determining future engagement with clinicians and ultimately patient outcomes. The challenges are numerous and multi-factorial. In this chapter, we will review traditional teaching, historical data and the most up-to-date evidence in this fascinating field of medi cine.