vesicoureteral reflux

Vesicoureteral reflux is also seen in over 50% of cases.

Many children do not need treatment for vesicoureteral reflux.

It is thought to be congenital or the consequence of vesicoureteral reflux.

A structural problem, such as vesicoureteral reflux, that increases the risk of additional infections.

In vesicoureteral reflux the direction of urine flow is reversed (retrograde).

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Typically looking for vesicoureteral reflux, involving urine backflow up into the kidneys.

Kidney infections - associated with vesicoureteral reflux.

A problem such as vesicoureteral reflux or an obstruction in the urinary tract may make it difficult to empty the bladder completely.

Vesicoureteral reflux, recurrent urinary tract infections, and chronic pyelonephritis are common; fertility is normal.

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys.

Symptoms such as painful urination or renal colic/flank pain are not symptoms associated with vesicoureteral reflux.

The goal of treatment is to minimize infections, as it is infections that cause renal scarring and not the vesicoureteral reflux.

Cystography can be used to evaluate bladder cancer, vesicoureteral reflux, bladder polyps, and hydronephrosis.

Patients with suspected vesicoureteral reflux may undergo voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG).

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)

Hardikar syndrome can include Vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, cleft lip and palate, intestinal obstruction and other symptoms.

Vesicoureteral reflux (kidney reflux) is diagnosed with an ultrasound and VCUG.

Urinary tract infection - most commonly due to vesicoureteral reflux (flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, rather than vice versa).

In patients with recurrent ascending urinary tract infections, it may be necessary to exclude an anatomical abnormality, such as vesicoureteral reflux or polycystic kidney disease.

In children UTIs are associated with vesicoureteral reflux (an abnormal movement of urine from the bladder into ureters or kidneys) and constipation.

Pregnant women, kidney transplant recipients, children with vesicoureteral reflux, and those with infected kidney stones appear to be more likely to benefit from treatment with antibiotics.

Vesicoureteral reflux may present before birth as prenatal hydronephrosis, an abnormal widening of the ureter or with a urinary tract infection or acute pyelonephritis.

A final radiograph of the kidneys after the procedure is finished is performed to evaluate for occult vesicoureteral reflux that was not seen during the procedure itself.

The technique is safe and effective and results in improved kidney and upper urinary tract status, lessening of vesicoureteral reflux and amelioration of continence.