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The only outpatient neuromodulation system.


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Bulking agent for female & male SUI and VUR


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Versatile sling for male and female SUI, as well as pelvic organ prolapse


PTQ®
 Safe and effective bulking for Faecal Incontinence


VOX®
 Safe and effective bulking for Vocal Cord Rehabilitation

 

About Vesicoureteral Reflux

Urine usually travels from the kidneys, through tubes called ureters, to the bladder. In Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) urine flows from the bladder back into the ureters. 

90% of VUR cases occur during childhood and are usually diagnosed after a urinary tract infection (UTI). About one-third of children with a UTI are found to have VUR. VUR can lead to infection because urine in the urinary tract provides a place for bacteria to grow. Sometimes a UTI itself is the cause of VUR.

Symptoms: A UTI is usually the primary symptom.  However, since the traditional UTI symptoms may be difficult to identify in infants and children, parents are directed to look for symptoms such as lack of normal growth (failure to thrive), vomiting and diarrhea, and lack of appetite and lethargy.

As your child gets older, untreated VUR can lead to other signs and symptoms, including bed-wetting, high blood pressure, and protein in urine which may lead to kidney failure.

Cause: In most cases, VUR is a congenital condition that affects two valves in the bladder. In a healthy bladder, the valves allow urine to enter the bladder from the kidneys. The urine remains in the bladder until voiding. However, with VUR the valves in the bladder do not function properly and urine can flow back into the ureters and, in some cases, reach the kidneys. In a minority of cases, VUR can follow bladder operations or neurological diseases.

Treatments: A variety of treatments are available including behavior modification, medications and surgery. Since urinary tract infections are common with VUR, it is especially important to encourage a child with VUR to drink plenty of water.  In addition, drugs are often prescribed to keep the infection from moving to the kidneys and prevent future occurrences. A bulking agent such as Macroplastique is an effective option to provide longer-term results.

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