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Reflux nephropathy surgery
Introduction
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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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