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VUR and surgery
Hi, my 4 months baby boy had UTI and after antibiotics dose doctor suggested MCUG and is diagnkwith grade 4 reflux. 1 Doctor suggested DMSA after 2 months & sporidex for 2 yrs . Said VUR will get cured by age. and another doctor says surgery is required. Is surgery mandate? What surgery is that exactly. My baby is just 4 months old.
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I believe that surgery may be needed but at present waiting under antibiotics may be justified if break through infections don't occur.
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Treatment for high grade reflux r individualized based on age, health, clinical course, renal scarring etc....so hv detail discussion with a pediatric urologist
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Dr. Harit Bansal
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Grade 4 may require surgery please consult pediatric Nephro
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