Beschreibung
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) offers a leading reference on the diagnosis and therapeutic approach to the pediatric patient with this common disorder, found in 1-2% of children. Representing the first book on this topic, this comprehensive text covers in detail the etiology, diagnosis and management of this disease. Pediatric urologists, Urologists, Nephrologists, Pediatric Surgeons and Pediatricians will benefit from this unique review.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Historical Aspects of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Morphogenesis of Ureterovesical Junction and its Implications on the Development of Reflux.- Vesicoureteral Reflux and Urinary Tract Infection.- Incidence and Classification of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Prenatally Detected Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Familial Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Genetics of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Voidingand Bowel Dysfunction Associated with Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Diagnosis of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Pathogenesis of Reflux Nephropathy.- Radioisotope Imaging in the Diagnosis of Reflux Nephropathy.- Vesicoureteral Reflux in Infants.- Vesicoureteral Reflux and Duplex System.- Coincidental Reflux and Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction.- Vesicoureteral Reflux Secondary to Neuropathic Bladder.- Vesicoureteral Reflux Secondary to Posterior Urethral Valves.- Medical Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux.- New Renal Parenchymal Damage following Breakthrough Urinary Tract Infection in Patients Treated with Antibiotic Prophylaxis.- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Reflux: The Effect on Patient Community and Global Environment.- Endoscopic Treatment of Vesioureteral Reflux.- Endoscopic Treatment for Complex Cases of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- What is Best Time Augmenting Substance for STING? The Cost-Effectiveness of Endoscopic Treatment for Vesicoureteric Reflux.- The Longterm Results of Endoscopic Treatment.- Surgical Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Laparoscopic Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Parenteral Preferences in the Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux.- Vesicoureteral Reflux, Hypertension and Chronic Renal Failure.- Index.
