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Teflon injection in the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux: A promising alternative for surgery

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Vesicoureteral reflux is a common disorder of the urinary tract in children. The incidence is especially high in patients suffering from urinary tract infection. There is controversy in the management of the disorder and a recently introduced method, Teflon injection, seems to offer a promising alternative as a non-invasive technique.

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    F. Şimşek, Y. Ilker, A. Akdaş & L. Türkeri

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Şimşek, F., Ilker, Y., Akdaş, A. et al. Teflon injection in the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux: A promising alternative for surgery. International Urology and Nephrology 23, 27–30 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549724

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