Eventually, the valvelike action of the ureterovesical junction is compromised; reflux of urine ensues, and ureteral ectasia and pyelectasia follow (Fig. 1). Ultimately, the orderly transfer of ...

US and MCUG for all children aged <2 years. 99m Tc–DMSA scan in high-grade reflux [3] Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common serious bacterial infection in childhood, and its ...

Peyton Blazinski of Glencoe has had as many surgeries as she has birthdays. The 10-year-old daughter of Crystal Blazinski, ...

Changes Clinical Practice: Routine antibiotic prophylaxis used in vesicoureteral reflux patients can be discontinued in children who have had toilet training and do not have urinary tract ...

She was diagnosed with a genetic kidney disease called reflux nephropathy which later progressed to kidney failure. "That was a massive wake up call," she said. "I felt very isolated. "At the age of ...

Dr B M Zeeshan Hameed Repeated fevers create health problems which need clarification. Most individuals link repeated fever episodes to either viral infections or seasonal temperature changes or ...