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Cystitis follicularis in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux
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Cystitis follicularis does not impact the natural resolution of primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. This study found no significant difference in VUR resolution rates or surgical needs between children with and without cystitis follicularis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common condition in children.
- Cystitis follicularis is a non-specific inflammatory condition of the bladder.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential influence of cystitis follicularis on the spontaneous resolution of primary VUR in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for 65 children diagnosed with VUR and cystitis follicularis.
- Comparison with a control group of children with primary VUR but without cystitis follicularis.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was observed in the rate of spontaneous VUR resolution between the two groups.
- The need for surgical correction of VUR was also not significantly different between children with and without cystitis follicularis.
Conclusions:
- Cystitis follicularis does not appear to affect the natural course or management outcomes of primary VUR in children.
- Further research may be warranted to explore potential underlying mechanisms or co-existing factors.
Abstract:
In an attempt to determine whether cystitis follicularis affects the spontaneous resolution of primary vesicoureteral reflux we reviewed the records of 65 children with reflux and cystitis follicularis. A group of children with primary vesicoureteral reflux but without cystitis follicularis was included as controls. The data did not reveal a statistically significant difference in either the rate of spontaneous resolution of reflux or the need for surgical correction between these 2 groups of children.