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[Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children]

A G Burkin, S P Iatsyk, S M Sharkov

    Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
    |March 27, 2015
    PubMed

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    Endoscopic correction is an effective treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. The bulking agent "Vantris" demonstrated high success rates, establishing endoscopic correction as a primary treatment option for VUR.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Background:

    • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common ureter-vesical defect in children.
    • Complications include recurrent pyelonephritis and reflux nephropathy.
    • Minimally invasive treatment strategies are a priority in pediatric urology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic correction for VUR in children.
    • To compare different bulking agents used in endoscopic VUR treatment.
    • To identify patient groups where endoscopic correction is most suitable.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of endoscopic correction outcomes for VUR in pediatric patients.
    • Evaluation of different bulking agents, specifically focusing on "Vantris".
    • Assessment of VUR treatment success based on patient age and ureteral orifice structure.

    Main Results:

    • Endoscopic correction of VUR is a highly effective surgical procedure.
    • The bulking agent "Vantris" yielded a high number of positive treatment results.
    • Patients with VUR and normal appearing orifices unresponsive to endoscopic correction were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic correction is a successful treatment for pediatric VUR.
    • "Vantris" is an effective bulking agent for VUR endocorrection.
    • Endoscopic correction can be considered an initial treatment for VUR, particularly in cases with normal orifice structures.

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