The Section on Urology of the American Academy of Pediatrics met for 3 days in conjunction with the 56th Annual Meeting of the Academy in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout the meeting, numerous research papers were presented along with clinical reports. This meeting has become the premier pediatric urology meeting and attracts worldwide attendance and participation. The growth of clinical and research aspects of pediatric urology has long been promoted by the recipient of this year's Pediatric Urology Medal, John K. Lattimer.
URETEROPELVIC JUNCTION OBSTRUCTION
The problem of neonatal ureteropelvic junction obstruction, its evaluation, and the criteria for intervention are areas of intense interest to both the pediatric urologist and the primary care pediatrician.
Submitted on December 12, 1988