Vesicoureteric reflux in children—current concepts

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in infants and young children affecting about 2-5% of all small children. Almost a third to half of infants who are inflicted with urinary infection are likely to have an abnormal urinary tract, commonest of which is vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). Around 10-20% of children with VUR end with hypertension or end stage renal disease stressing the need to diagnose and manage these children early. This article reviews current status of clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of children with VUR.