[Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureterorenal reflux in the child]

Urologe A. 1996 Mar;35(2):97-103.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In the first part of this review reflux per se and its conventional surgical therapy are presented. Then the minimally invasive, endoscopic subureteral injection is discussed as an alternative treatment of reflux. Last, the advantages and disadvantages of the substances used are evaluated. In the second part our experience with endoscopic subureteral collagen injection is presented and the results are critically analysed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Child
  • Collagen
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnosis
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / etiology
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / therapy*

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Collagen