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MARIA SERGIO

The fate of implant after endoscopic injection of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid in vesicoureteral reflux: time to partial reabsorption and stabilization

  • Authors: Zambaiti, Elisa; Sergio, Maria; Di Pace, Maria Rita; Casuccio, Alessandra; Cimador, Marcello
  • Publication year: 2020
  • Type: Articolo in rivista
  • Key words: Mound height; Reabsorption; Sub-ureteral injection; Vesicoureteral reflux
  • OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/393535

Abstract

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) potentially leads to renal damage, scarring, and eventually end-stage renal disease. Endoscopic treatment is well tolerated in children, it has reduced costs, and it effectively prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs), while avoiding long term antibiotics use.