Screening for Vesico-ureteral Reflux and Renal Scar in Patients With Urinary Tract Infection

The aim of this study was to assess different grades of VUR and renal scar in children presented with single or recurrent episodes of UTI. Material and Methods: Thirty-six children aged one month to 16 years with single or recurrent episodes of UTI were enrolled in this prospective descriptive study performed from July 2012 to June 2013. Grading of vesico-ureteric reflux, renal cortical scar and their co-relation in children presented with UTI were the outcome variables. Results: Of 36 patients, 33 (91.6%) were male and 3 (8.4%) female. Patients were divided into three groups based on their age (<12 months, 12-60 months and older than 60 months). VUR was detected in 37 (51.39%) renal units among all the group of patients evaluated for UTI. Mild re