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Endoscopic Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux: Does It Stand the Test of Time?

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Journal Eur Urol
Specialty Urology
Date 2002 Dec 13
PMID 12477657
Citations 22
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Abstract

Endoscopic subureteral injection of tissue-augmenting substances, a 15-minute outpatient procedure has become an alternative to long-term antibiotic prophylaxis and surgical intervention in the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children. This paper reviews the long-term results of endoscopic treatment of reflux using various tissue-augmenting substances presently available. In terms of effectiveness and long-term successful results, polytetrafluoroethylene is still the most reliable injectable material for the endoscopic treatment of VUR.

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