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Vesicoureteral Reflux: Current Management in Children

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Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a disorder that has been studied since the early days of pediatric urology. From 1893, when it was first documented in humans by Pozzi, the research and clinical management of VUR has been marked by pendulum swings through the decades. Initially, the vesicoureteral junction was the main subject of study, whereas current practice takes into account the bladder and bowel dynamics. The primary objective, however, is unchanged: preservation of the kidney and its function. Management of the condition has included open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic treatment, antibiotic prophylaxis, and watchful waiting. In this article, we will attempt to cover every angle of this complex pathology and its current management in children.

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    Pedro-Jose Lopez, Francisco Reed & Ricardo Zubieta

  2. Department of Pediatric Urology, San Borja Arriaran Hospital, Santiago, Chile

    Soledad Celis

  3. Clínica Alemana, Barros Luco 3301, San Miguel, Santiago, Chile

    Pedro-Jose Lopez & Ricardo Zubieta

  4. Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile

    Francisco Reed

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Lopez, PJ., Celis, S., Reed, F. et al. Vesicoureteral Reflux: Current Management in Children. Curr Urol Rep 15, 447 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-014-0447-9

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