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The current evidence based medical management of vesicoureteral reflux: The Sickkids protocol

Author(s) -

AntoineE Khoury,

Sumit Davé

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

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 - 10.4103/0970-1591.36714

Subject(s) - vesicoureteral reflux , medicine , pediatric urology , urology , urinary system , reflux , general surgery , disease

Vesicoureteral reflux is a common clinical entity and is one of the keystones of the establishment of pediatric urology as a urological subspeciality. There has been continued evolution in the management of vesicoureteral reflux as new insights are gained on its role in renal damage. The optimal treatment algorithm remains controversial. This review aims to highlight the current literature on VUR and its association with urinary tract infections and renal damage. The protocol of management of a child with VUR followed at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto is described.

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