- Original Article
- Incidence of Vesicoureteral Reflux in Asymptomatic Siblings of
Patients with Reflux
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Jong Shik Kim, Ja Wook Koo
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(12):1540-1545. Published online December 15, 2002
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Purpose : Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is defined as a retrograde flow of urine from the bladder into the upper urinary tract. It has been shown to predispose patients to hypertension, renal scarring, and end-stage renal failure if not recognized and treated. The observation that VUR occurs in siblings of children with reflux at a significantly higher rate than the general pediatric... |
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