Analysis and perspectives of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children with a 20-month follow-up.
We report our experience with the endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux by a submucosal injection of Teflon in children. During a period of 20 months, 291 refluxing ureters were injected by 4 members of our surgical team. A cystography was performed 3 months later. Because 53 children have a follow-up of less than 3 months, we only consider the remaining 201 ureters. The success rate is 92% which is similar to that of surgical treatment. We insist on some precautions and contraindications. Endoscopic treatment is an undeniable progress, but surgical treatment is still required in some cases.
Sauvage
P
P
Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Clinic Hautepierre, Strasbourg, France.
Geiss
S
S
Saussine
C
C
Laustriat
S
S
Becmeur
F
F
Bientz
J
J
Christmann
D
D
Roy
E
E
Marcellin
L
L
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000628:therapy*
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene