Vesicoureteric reflux in children: an update
Fanos, V.; Agostiniani, R.; Cataldi, L.
La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica Medical and Surgical Pediatrics 21(2): 47-56
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-5387 PMID: 10570781 Document Number: 499822
A review of significant studies published on vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) in children over the past two years is presented. Improvement in knowledge of genetic implications and pathogenetic mechanisms has been observed. Population at high risk of VUR is discussed in detail. VUR is unlikely to be a single nosological entity and it is possible to distinguish between two main clinical pictures. New instrumental and laboratory investigations are now available. Finally natural history of VUR and surgical treatment of VUR are briefly discussed.