Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound of The Urinary Tract – SDMS

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in young children. It has been estimated that up to 7% of girls and 2% of boys will have a UTI in the first 6 years of life. Many of these children with recurrent UTIs have VUR. Children with VUR are at risk of renal scarring. This scarring can cause serious sequelae as these children grow into adulthood, including renal hypertension, proteinuria, and end-stage renal disease. The negative health impacts of VUR can be successfully ameliorated by prompt diagnosis, allowing for early management with antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent UTIs, and surgical interventions in more severe cases