The office management of recurrent urinary tract infection and vesicoureteral reflux in children
Shapiro, E.; Elder, J.S.
Urologic Clinics of North America 25(4): 725
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-0143 PMID: 10026778 Document Number: 495455
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and vesicoureteral reflux are common diagnosis' in infants and children who are referred to a urologist. Recurrent UTIs in these patients can be challenging, especially when radiographic evaluation reveals no structural abnormality. Prophylaxis and correction of voiding and bowel dysfunction are important treatment strategies. Febrile UTIs are commonly associated with reflux and should be treated aggressively to avoid renal scarring and its sequelae. Based on a comprehensive survey of the literature, long-term treatment strategies for children with reflux are now available.