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. 1992 Sep;38:2155-2158, 2161-2162.

Vesicoureteral Reflux in Childhood

Preventing urinary tract infections

William Lane M Robson, Alexander KC Leung, William C Hyndman
PMCID: PMC2145496  PMID: 21221285

Abstract

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common anatomical predisposition to pyelonephritis. A retrograde voiding cystourethrogram is the preferred study to assess the severity of VUR. Most children with VUR will respond to medical management. The prevention of urinary tract infections is fundamental to the management of children with VUR.

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