Vesicoureteral reflux Flashcards
What is recommended in the evaluation of VUR?
Hight Weight Blood pressure Cr UA RUS
What is an option for evaluating VUR?
DMSA scan
What is the effect of BBD on VUR?
Can decrease the success rate of CAP from 61% to 31%. Endoscopic surgery from 89% to 50%. But does not influence surgical resolution rates (97%).
What questions should be asked during VUR evaluation?
frequency/urgency Voiding intervals incontinence Perineal pain Holding maneuvers
What are the 3 goals of VUR treatment?
- prevent UTIs
- Prevent renal injury
- minimize tx morbidity
Tx for child < 1 year old with febrile UTI and VUR?
CAP
Tx for child < 1 year old with VUR but no febrile UTIs?
CAP if VUR III-V
CAP not necessary for VUR I-II
What other treatment can be offered to males with VUR?
Circumcision to reduce the risk of UTI.
Child > 1 year old with VUR and BBD. What is the first line tx?
Treat BBD
Give CAP while tx BBD.
Child > 1 year old with VUR and no BBD. First line tx?
Observation
Abx only for UTIs
How should children with VUR be followed up?
BP, height, weight, UA, RUS, annually. VCUG every 2 years.
Abnormal RUS in the context of VUR. What is the next step?
Obtain DMSA scan.
What is the resolution rate for open surgery for VUR?
98.1%
What is the resolution rate for endoscopic management of VUR?
83%
What is the rate of post operative urinary obstruction following surgical management of VUR?
0.4%