Reflux nephropathy

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1987 Jun;34(3):747-70. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36266-6.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pyelonephritis / diagnosis
  • Pyelonephritis / etiology*
  • Pyelonephritis / therapy
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / therapy
  • Urography
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / complications*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnosis
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / therapy