Reflux Nephropathy
Alternate Names : Chronic Atrophic Pyelonephritis, Nephropathy - Reflux, Ureteral Reflux, Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
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Reflux Nephropathy Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome varies. Most cases of reflux nephropathy resolve on their own. However, the damage to the kidney may be permanent. If only one kidney is involved, the other kidney may continue to function adequately.
Reflux nephropathy may cause as many as 20% of the cases of renal failure in children and young adults.
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