The evaluation and management of fetuses/children with antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH)
poses a significant dilemma for the practitioner. Which patients require evaluation …

We present updated, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from the Indian Society of
Pediatric Nephrology (ISPN) for the management of urinary tract infection (UTI) and primary …

The smooth musculature of the renal calyces, pelvis, and extravesical ureter is composed of
helically oriented fibers that allow for peristaltic activity. As these fibers approach the vesical …

OBJECTIVE. Pediatric patients with urinary tract infection (UTI) undergo imaging tests to
detect vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in the belief that VUR correlates to risk of renal scarring …

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and
clinically significant ultrasonography (US) abnormalities in a large group of children with …

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial illness in children. It is known to be
associated with an increased risk of permanent renal cell damage and scarring which may …

Nuclear medicine has an important role in the care of newborns and children less than 1 y
old. Patients in this age group present with a spectrum of diseases different from those of …

OBJECTIVE. We report a prospective, randomized, multicenter trial that compared the effect
of 3 vs 8 days of intravenous ceftriaxone treatment on the incidence of renal scarring at 6 to …

The combination of urinary tract infection (UTI) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is commonly
thought to predispose the child to pyelonephritis, renal scarring and, later in life, to …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent an important cause of febrile illness in young
children and can lead to renal scarring and kidney failure. However, diagnosis and …