Vesicoureteral reflux increases the risk of urinary tract infection prior to corrective surgery in newborn males with anorectal malformation

ConclusionThe development of UTI in newborn males with ARM is associated with the presence of VUR, regardless of stoma type. Voiding cystourethrography should be considered in patients with ARM for early diagnosis of VUR and subsequent antibiotic prophylaxis.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00383-020-04761-6

Source: Pediatric Surgery International - October 16, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research