Abstract
This article reviews current concepts of reflux nephropathy, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, relationship to infection, role in causing end-stage renal disease, and appropriate treatment and management. The condition is defined from a epidemiologic point of view herein, and attention also is given to possible progressions this condition can take.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Pyelonephritis / diagnosis
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Pyelonephritis / etiology*
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Pyelonephritis / therapy
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Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis
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Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / therapy
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Urography
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Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / complications*
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Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnosis
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Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / therapy