Topic 16

Issues on the Diagnosis and Management of Primary VUR

This topic is to be presented at the PSN Nephrology Forum, PGH, Manila, August 28, 2008

Number of pages: 55

By: Francisco E. Anacleto

This topic answers the following questions on

• Diagnosis of VUR

• Association between VUR, UTI, and renal scarring

• Efficacy of long-term antibiotic prophylaxis

• Effectiveness of surgical over medical management

• Treatment of VUR persisting into adulthood

To order, proceed to Step Two...