Open AccessEndoscopic treatment of vesicoureteric reflux with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux): Single-surgeon experience with 48 ureters
Author(s) -
V.V.S. Chandrasekharam
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.117269
Subject(s) - medicine , vesicoureteric reflux , fulguration , ureter , vesicoureteral reflux , surgery , antibiotic prophylaxis , urinary system , reflux , urology , antibiotics , disease , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
VUR is a common urologic problem in children. Cystoscopic injection of bulking agents (most commonly Deflux) has gained popularity as the first line treatment in the west. However, primarily due to cost factors, it has not gained much popularity in our country. We present our initial experience with cystoscopic Deflux injection for VUR.