Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 50 No 5 (2010): September 2010

The management of vesicoureteral reflux in children

Nurul Akbar (Department of Urology, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta)
Arry Rodjani (Department of Urology, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2010

Abstract

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is defined as retrograde flow of urine from the bladder to the ureter.  It is usually asymptomatic but commonly found in children with urinary tract infection (UTI). The prevalence is about 1-2% in general pediatric population.1 However, the prevalence in children with UTI is much higher, reaching 30-57%.1,2 Similar prevalence (45.8%) is also reported in CiptoMangunkusumo Hospital. 3

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Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

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Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...