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Reflux nephropathy surgery

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Overview

Overview

Surgery

Surgery

Surgery is usually only used in children who have not responded to medical therapy.

Surgical techniques include:

  • Endoscopic injection of collagen behind the intra-vesical ureter
  • Ureteric re-implantation
  • Lengthening of the submucosal ureteric tunnel
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