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Reflux in complete duplication in children.

W E Kaplan, P Nasrallah, L R King

    The Journal of Urology
    |August 1, 1978
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    Vesicoureteral reflux in complete ureteral duplication can often resolve spontaneously or stabilize with non-operative management. This study suggests that early surgical intervention may not always be necessary for reflux in duplicated systems.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common anomaly in complete ureteral duplication.
    • Early surgical correction is often recommended due to perceived low success rates with non-operative therapy.
    • Current literature largely favors surgical intervention for reflux in duplicated systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the justification of a non-operative approach for managing reflux in complete ureteral duplication.
    • To compare outcomes of non-operative surveillance versus early surgical intervention.
    • To determine if individual orifice characteristics are sufficient for treatment decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 59 cases with complete ureteral duplication and reflux.

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  • Analysis of treatment decisions based on orifice position, appearance, and submucosal tunnel length.
  • Comparison of outcomes between patients managed non-operatively and those undergoing early surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • Early surgical intervention was chosen for 61% of patients with reflux and duplication.
    • Non-operative surveillance was employed in a significant portion of cases.
    • 48% of patients managed non-operatively showed spontaneous resolution or medical stability of reflux.

    Conclusions:

    • A non-operative approach for reflux in complete ureteral duplication can be justified.
    • Spontaneous resolution or stability of reflux is achievable in a substantial number of cases without surgery.
    • Individual assessment of refluxing orifices may allow for successful non-operative management.