Resolution Pediatric Vesicoureteral Reflux after Urocole Injection: A Single Center Experience in 101 Cases
Mohamad Haidari, Mohsen Akhavan Sepahi
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Experience with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) resolution differs in different
centers.
Aim:To evaluate the outcome of VUR.
Methods: In
this study, 106 children with VUR who were visited at the pediatric nephrology
clinic; during2014 to September 2019. Following the diagnosis, patients
received urocole injection and every month’s follow-up to three years.
Results:VUR
was found in 106 patients with a mean age of 6.3± 3.6 years (Range 2 days to 15years).
During 3.3 ± 2.2 years follow-up, resolution was observed in 76 (74%) of 101patientswith
follow-up VCUG.
Conclusions: According to the excellent results with this study, it is recommended
that VUR grades 3 to 5 be managed urocole injection and close follow-ups.
Keywords: Pediatric, vesicoureteral reflux, Urocole
injection,
ABSTRACT
Background:
Experience with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) resolution differs in different
centers.
Aim:To evaluate the outcome of VUR.
Methods: In
this study, 106 children with VUR who were visited at the pediatric nephrology
clinic; during2014 to September 2019. Following the diagnosis, patients
received urocole injection and every month’s follow-up to three years.
Results:VUR
was found in 106 patients with a mean age of 6.3± 3.6 years (Range 2 days to 15years).
During 3.3 ± 2.2 years follow-up, resolution was observed in 76 (74%) of 101patientswith
follow-up VCUG.
Conclusions: According to the excellent results with this study, it is recommended
that VUR grades 3 to 5 be managed urocole injection and close follow-ups.
Keywords: Pediatric, vesicoureteral reflux, Urocole
injection,