Multimodal imaging for assessment of vesicoureteral reflux in children

VernacularTitle:多模态影像学评估儿童膀胱输尿管反流
Author: Li YUAN ¹ ; Hong LUO ; Yunfeng XU
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1. 华中科技大学同济医学院附属武汉儿童医院(武汉市妇幼保健院)超声医学科,湖北武汉 430015
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: child; vesico-ureteral reflux; urinary tract infections; multimodal imaging
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(8):1346-1349
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR)is a common congenital abnormality of the urinary tract in children,which often presents as urinary tract dilatation(UTD)and/or febrile urinary tract infection(fUTI).VUR may lead to renal scarring,hypertension or end-stage renal disease,while some cases may resolve spontaneously.Accurate identification of VUR in pediatric population is pivotal for early diagnosis,timely intervention and prevention of renal damage.Multimodal imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing and grading VUR,also in assessing complications such as acute pyelonephritis and renal scarring.This narrative review summarized the clinical application of multimodal imaging modalities in diagnosis,evaluation and management of VUR in children.