Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux

Antibiotic prophylaxis has been, since 1960s, one of the management options in treating vesicoureteral reflux. The purpose of this review article is to provide a concise overview of the rational for antiobiotic prophylaxis and to discuss the various agents used. Some of the current controversies reg...

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Main Author: Marc Cendron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-01-01
Series:Advances in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/825475
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Summary:Antibiotic prophylaxis has been, since 1960s, one of the management options in treating vesicoureteral reflux. The purpose of this review article is to provide a concise overview of the rational for antiobiotic prophylaxis and to discuss the various agents used. Some of the current controversies regarding use of antibiotics for reflux will also be presented.
ISSN:1687-6369
1687-6377