Prediction model for severe vesicoureteral reflux in children with urinary tract infection and/or hydronephrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As voiding cystourethrography is invasive and exposes to radiation and urinary tract infection (UTI), identifying only high-grade reflux is important. We aimed to identify clinical, laboratory and imaging variables associated with high-grade primary reflux in children presenting with UTIs and/or urinary tract dilatation and develop a prediction model for severe reflux.

Methods

Data of children who underwent voiding cystourethrography due to UTI and/or urinary tract dilatation were retrospectively analyzed for demographic, clinical and imaging findings. Patients with severe (grades 4-5) reflux were compared with the rest for these parameters and a prediction model was developed for severe reflux.

Results

The study included 1044 patients (574 female). Severe

SUBMITTER: Laleoglu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12031799 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature