ESPE Abstracts

Background: Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common urologic abnormality seen in children. It represents the backflow of urine from bladder to upper urinary structures due to a defect in closure of uretero-vesical junction. This condition predisposes children to repetitive pyelonephritis associated with renal scarring.Objective: Studies are continuously searching for the potential effect of VUR on growth. We aimed to assess growth indices: height...