The Role of Urinary NGAL in the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children

The Role of Urinary NGAL in the Management of Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most frequent congenital urinary tract malformation and an important risk factor for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Up to 50% of children with VUR may develop reflux nephropathy (RN), and the diagnosis and monitoring of renal scars are invasive and costly procedu...

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Main Authors: Cristina Gavrilovici, Cristian Petru Dusa, Codruta Iliescu Halitchi, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Elena Lia Spoiala, Roxana Alexandra Bogos, Adriana Mocanu, Mihai Gafencu, Ancuta Lupu, Cristina Stoica, Iuliana Magdalena Starcea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
vesicoureteral reflux
children
NGAL
biomarkers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/9/7904

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