The management of vesicoureteral reflux in children

Abstract

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is defined as retrograde flow of urine from the bladder to the ureter. It is usually asymptomatic but commonly found in children with urinary tract infection (UTI). The prevalence is about 1-2% in general pediatric population.1 However, the prevalence in children with UTI is much higher, reaching 30-57%.1,2 Similar prevalence (45.8%) is also reported in CiptoMangunkusumo Hospital. 3

Keywords

• vesicoureteral reflux
• VUR
• retrograde flow
• urinary tract infection
• UTI