A long-term follow-up of surgically treated vesicoureteric reflux in girls

Abstract

Ninety-six girls with surgically treated vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) operated on between 1970 and 1975 were studied to determine their post mature growth (height and weight); the incidence of hypertension; the incidence, progression, and development of new renal scars; the incidence of urinary infection; and the outcome of any pregnancies. The average age at follow-up was 20 years 2 months (range, 16 years to 25 years). The final “post mature” height was significantly greater than that of a group of controls from all regions of Great Britain; the incidence of hypertension was 4.5% and the incidence of urinary infections was 37.6%. The majority of subsequent pregnancies were uneventful but urinary infections occurred in 36.4% and 3 of the 20 infants born had VUR.