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Reflux nephropathy

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Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Male urinary tract
Vesicoureteral reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux
Voiding cystourethrogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
Alternative Names

Chronic atrophic pyelonephritis; Vesicoureteric reflux; Nephropathy - reflux; Ureteral reflux


Prevention

Surgical reimplantation of the ureter(s) into the bladder may be performed to stop reflux nephropathy. This diminishes the frequency and severity of urinary tract infections.

The prompt treatment of conditions that cause reflux of urine into the kidney may prevent reflux nephropathy from developing.


Review Date: 09/13/2005
Reviewed By: Robert Mushnick, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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