Application of Ultrasound in Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux: From Diagnosis to Follow Up.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common pediatric urological disorder that can lead to significant renal morbidity if undetected or improperly managed. Ultrasound (US) plays a pivotal role in its assessment, providing a radiation-free tool to prenatal assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up. This study aims to systematically review the literature on the use of US in pediatric primary VUR, emphasizing its applications in prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, intraoperative guidance, and follow-up monitoring.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was performed on PubMed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The research strategy used the following keywords: Ultrasound Vesicoureteral reflux, VUR Ultrasound, and VUR Sonogra

SUBMITTER: Pensabene M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature