VUR (Vesicoureteral Reflux)
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What is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)?

  • Obstruction in the ureter preventing urine flow
  • Dilatation of the bladder causing urine retention
  • Normal flow of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract
  • Abnormal retrograde flow of urine from the upper urinary tract to the bladder (correct)

    • What is the risk of reflux in siblings of an affected child?

  • 40% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 50%

    • What is the female to male ratio for VUR in children?

  • 5:1 (correct)
  • 3:1
  • 4:1
  • 2:1

    • What is the normal intramural ureteric length to ureteric diameter ratio?

    <p>5:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is reflux normally prevented in the urinary system?

    <p>Vesicoureteric junction (VUJ) occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?

    <p>Lengthening of the intramural ureter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate ratio of the intramural ureteric length to ureteric diameter?

    <p>5:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population group has a higher incidence of VUR?

    <p>Caucasian children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of reflux in siblings of an affected child?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender tends to be more affected by VUR in children?

    <p>Girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes reflux to be normally prevented in the urinary system?

    <p>Intramural ureter passing straight through the bladder wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of defect characterizes primary VUR?

    <p>Congenital defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?

    <p>&quot;Spontaneous resolution&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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