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What is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the normal intramural ureteric length to ureteric diameter ratio?
How is reflux normally prevented in the urinary system?
How is reflux normally prevented in the urinary system?
Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?
Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?
What is the approximate ratio of the intramural ureteric length to ureteric diameter?
What is the approximate ratio of the intramural ureteric length to ureteric diameter?
Which population group has a higher incidence of VUR?
Which population group has a higher incidence of VUR?
What is the risk of reflux in siblings of an affected child?
What is the risk of reflux in siblings of an affected child?
Which gender tends to be more affected by VUR in children?
Which gender tends to be more affected by VUR in children?
What causes reflux to be normally prevented in the urinary system?
What causes reflux to be normally prevented in the urinary system?
What type of defect characterizes primary VUR?
What type of defect characterizes primary VUR?
Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?
Why does VUR of childhood tend to resolve with age?
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