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Vesicoureteric Reflux in Neonates with Anorectal Anomalies
Author(s) -
NARASIMHARAO K. L.,
PRASAD G. R.,
MUKHOPADHYAY B.,
KATARIYA S.,
MITRA S. K.,
PATHAK I. C.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1983.tb03295.x
Subject(s) - reflux , vesicoureteric reflux , medicine , incidence (geometry) , anorectal anomalies , urinary system , pediatrics , gastroenterology , disease , physics , optics
SUMMARY— Thirty‐six babies born with an anorectal anomaly were evaluated for vesicoureteric reflux in the neonatal period and the progress of the reflux with age was followed. The overall incidence of reflux was 47%, with higher rates in the more severe types of anomaly. Generally, the reflux was of mild grade and tended to resolve with time, except in the short colon syndrome. Urinary sepsis due to a rectourinary communication may have an important role in the development of reflux.