Primary vesicoureteral reflux – Primer (2024) Prem Puri

Description

Primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is one of the most common urological abnormalities in infants and children. The association of VUR, urinary tract infection (UTI) and renal parenchymal damage is well established. This primer details the natural history, goals, and various management options for VUR, including surveillance, continuous antibiotic prophylaxis, endoscopic subureteral injection, and ureteral reimplantation, while addressing current debates regarding diagnostic imaging and treatment protocols.