Congenital vesicoureteral reflux

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  • Etiology
    • Duplicated ureter
    • Ectopic ureter
    • Ureterocoele
    • Posterior urethral valves
  • Causes hydronephrosis in utero
    • In most cases hydronephrosis is diagnosed in utero by US
  • Causes recurrent UTIs and kidney failure in children
  • Diagnosis
    • Ultrasound
    • Voiding cystography
  • Treatment
    • VUR often improves spontaneously
    • Prophylactic antibiotics
    • Bladder training
    • Endoscopic injection
    • Surgical correction if the reflux is high-grade