Prolonged follow-up after paediatric pyeloplasty: are repeat scans necessary?
Repeat renal scans are not necessary after successful pyeloplasty in children, as most operated renal units showed stable renal function for 5-7 years. Further studies are needed to investigate whether renal function changes further after puberty.
Hormonal indices of maturation do not influence energy expenditure in this group of African American and Caucasian prepubertal children.