Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is characterized by the abnormal backward flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the upper urinary tract during voiding. This condition of retrograde urine flow is often caused by a short intramural ureter and is associated with recurrent urinary tract infections, renal cortical scarring, and renal failure in severe cases, including end-stage kidney disease. Voiding cystourethrogram is the preferred diagnostic tool for diagnosing VUR in children, necessitating collaboration among urologists, surgeons, and radiologists. After the procedure, an antibiotic regimen is customized based on the patient’s clinical presentation, kidney anatomy, and treatment response. Surgical interventions are contemplated for recurrent or unresolved VUR. Patient education is crucial and includes treatment options while considering parental concerns and preferences, as VUR is typically diagnosed in children. This activity reviews the anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for VUR while emphasizing the importance of patient education in ensuring the long-term health of children with this condition. This activity highlights the crucial role of a collaborative interprofessional healthcare team, including urologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, pharmacists, and technologists, in delivering comprehensive care and assessing and enhancing treatment methods for patients with VUR.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31134
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Nephrology, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Surgery, Renal/Medical Renal, Urinary Tract