Abstract | UNLABELLED: METHODS: Fifty-eight children with low-grade reflux (grade I, II, III) were enrolled in this study. The follow up ranged from October 2002 till February 2007. The children who have not attained bladder control received antibiotic prophylaxis. This treatment was stopped as soon as they became toilet-trained. The presence of urinary tract infection (UTI) was considered in case of unexplained fever and urinalysis and urine culture were performed. RESULTS: VUR, mainly grade II, was discovered at a median age of 16 months. The prophylaxis was stopped at a median age of 40 months. The follow up after stopping the antibacterial prophylaxis was 27 months. Under treatment 2 pyelonephritis occurred, without treatment 2 pyelonephritis and 3 cystitis were diagnosed. At the end of the follow up, the grade of reflux decreased in half of the cases and disappeared in 3 cases. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | M Oualha, S A Larakeb, O Dunand, T Ulinski, A Bensman |
Journal | Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie
(Arch Pediatr)
Vol. 17
Issue 1
Pg. 3-9
(Jan 2010)
ISSN: 1769-664X [Electronic] France |
Vernacular Title | Arrêt de l'antibioprophylaxie urinaire dans les reflux vésico-urétéraux de grade I, II ou III. |
PMID | 19910171
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright 2009. Published by Elsevier SAS. |
Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
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Topics |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
(administration & dosage)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Infant
- Long-Term Care
- Male
- Pyelonephritis
(diagnosis, prevention & control)
- Secondary Prevention
- Toilet Training
- Ultrasonography
- Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
(complications, diagnosis)
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