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Urine normally flows in one direction—down from the kidneys, through tubes called ureters, to the bladder. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters.
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kidney.niddk.nih.gov/Kudiseases/pubs/vesicoureteralrefl...
kidney.niddk.nih.gov/Kudiseases/pubs/vesicoureteralreflux/
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With vesicoureteral reflux, some urine goes back up into the ureters and possibly up to the kidneys. Reflux exposes the kidneys to infection. In children, particularly those in the first 6 years of life, urinary infection can cause kidney damage.
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www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Vesicoureteral_Reflux.htm
www.pedisurg.com/PtEduc/Vesicoureteral_Reflux.htm
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Overview: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is characterized by the retrograde flow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys. VUR may be associated with urinary tract infection (UTI), hydronephrosis, and abnormal kidney development (renal dysplasia). ... (For additional information on pediatric vesicoureteral reflux,
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/439403-overview
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Overview: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), or the retrograde flow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, is an anatomic and functional disorder with potentially serious consequences. Primary reflux is vesicoureteral reflux in an otherwise normally functioning lower ... ... Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), or the retrograde...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1016439-overview
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Vesicoureteral reflux — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatments of this urinary tract disorder. ... Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal flow of urine from your bladder back up the tubes (ureters) from your kidneys. Normally, urine flows only down from your kidneys to your bladder.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/vesicoureteral-reflux/DS00999
www.mayoclinic.com/health/vesicoureteral-reflux/DS00999
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Vesicoureteral reflux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is an abnormal movement of urine from the bladder into ureters or kidneys. Urine normally travels from the kidneys via the ureters to the bladder. In vesicoureteral reflux...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesicoureteral_reflux
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To understand vesicoureteral (ves-ih-ko-yu-ree-ter-ul) reflux, one needs to understand the normal structure and function of the urinary tract. The urinary system The kidneys clean and filter blood to produce urine. Urine is liquid waste. Ur...
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/urinary/...
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Urinary tract infections in children are sometimes associated with vesicoureteral reflux, which can lead to renal scarring if it remains unrecognized. ... The most significant anomaly associated with urinary tract infections in children is vesicoureteral reflux, which occurs in 30 to 50 percent of these patients.6 Despite...
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