Vesicoureteral reflux: A historical perspective

Abstract

The management of vesicoureteral reflux is a mainstay of pediatric urology. This management however, has evolved considerably throughout the years due to a dynamic understanding of both pathology and the relationship between surgical and medical therapies. The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a historical perspective on management and delineate how its past has shaped current therapies and guidelines.

Keywords: Vesicoureteral reflux; Continuous antibiotic prophylaxis; Ureteral reimlantation