The management of vesicoureteral reflux in children

  • Nurul Akbar Department of Urology, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
  • Arry Rodjani Department of Urology, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Keywords: vesicoureteral reflux, VUR, retrograde flow, urinary tract infection, UTI

Abstract

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is defined as retrograde flow of urine from the bladder to the ureter.  It is usually asymptomatic but commonly found in children with urinary tract infection (UTI). The prevalence is about 1-2% in general pediatric population.1 However, the prevalence in children with UTI is much higher, reaching 30-57%.1,2 Similar prevalence (45.8%) is also reported in CiptoMangunkusumo Hospital. 3

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Akbar N, Rodjani A. The management of vesicoureteral reflux in children. PI [Internet]. 30Oct.2010 [cited 28Mar.2024];50(5):259-8. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/994
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Received 2016-10-31
Accepted 2016-10-31
Published 2010-10-30