Journal article
PS-369 Timing Of Voiding Cystourethrogram In The Investigation Of Urinary Tract Infections In Children: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis
Abstract
Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is considered the gold standard for detecting vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Optimal timing of VCUG after urinary tract infections (UTI) is controversial. Single studies have compared rates of VUR according to timing of VCUG, but included a limited number of patients and failed to reach definitive conclusions. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that compared rates of VUR when VCUG was …
Authors
Merglen A; Katz-Lavigne M; Agoritsas T; Asner; Uleryk E; Friedman J; Parkin P; Cohen E; Mahant S
Journal
Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol. 99, No. Suppl 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
October 2014
DOI
10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.667
ISSN
0003-9888