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Treating VUR

There are three accepted ways to treat VUR:

 

 

The long-term use of antibiotics is employed in treating VUR to prevent further urinary tract infection in children, while waiting for the condition to resolve spontaneously with time.1,2

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The potential of endoscopic injection as an alternative treatment option has been recognized for some years, as it avoids the need for long-term medication and the potential risks of open surgery.

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Open surgery for VUR involves re-implantation of the ureter where it joins the bladder to correct the anatomical abnormality that allows urine to reflux.2

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  1. Kaneko K, Ohtomo Y, Shimizu T, et al. Antibiotic prophylaxis by low-dose cefaclor in children with vesicoureteral reflux. Pediatr Nephrol 2003; 18: 468-70.
  2. Ellsworth PI, Cendron M, McCullough MF. Surgical management of vesicoureteral reflux. AORN J 2000; 71: 498-513.