Abstract:Prenatal ultrasonography has revolutionized the detection and management of many urological abnormalities. Vesicoureteric refl ux (VUR) which develops in 10% to 15% of cases of prenatal hydronephrosis, is diffi cult to predict prenatally. While all children with prenatal hydronephrosis should undergo ultrasonography within the fi rst few weeks of life, there seems to be controversy regarding the role of voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) in the assessment of these children.
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