title: Reflux nephropathy.
abstract: This article reviews current concepts of reflux nephropathy, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, relationship to infection, role in causing end-stage renal disease, and appropriate treatment and management. The condition is defined from a epidemiologic point of view herein, and attention also is given to possible progressions this condition can take.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Fleischmann
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Perlmutter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014567:Urography; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy