Pediatric vesicoureteral reflux: treatment patterns and outcomes

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Terry W Hensle
Amy L Grogg
Michael Eaddy
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[1] Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons,TW Hensle is the Given Professor of Urology and Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology
[2] Children's Hospital of New York,undefined
[3] New York,undefined
[4] NY,undefined
[5] USA.,undefined
[6] AL Grogg is Associate Director and M Eaddy is Senior Consultant,undefined
[7] Applied Health Outcomes,undefined
[8] Palm Harbor,undefined
[9] FL,undefined
[10] USA.,undefined
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Nature Clinical Practice Urology | 2007年 / 4卷
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It is standard procedure to place patients diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux on prophylactic antibiotics to reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections and renal scarring. In this Viewpoint the authors discuss the problems associated with this practice, such as poor compliance and growing resistance to antibiotics, and possible alternative treatment options for these patients.
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