Open AccessThe current evidence based medical management of vesicoureteral reflux: The Sickkids protocol
Author(s) -
Sumit Davé,
Antoine E. Khoury
Publication year - 2007
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 - 10.4103/0970-1591.36714
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.