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 ...

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 ...