Vesicoureteral Reflux: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: Reflux of urine from the bladder into the ureters, a risk factor for multiple UTIs and potentially renal scarring / hydronephrosis.

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Prevalence

The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Vesicoureteral Reflux are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

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Finding	Sensitivity	Specificity	Comments, Study
DMSA Scan	65.5%	63.8%	for high-grade VUR Study: J Pediatr. 2009 Feb 19. PMID: 19230904
Renal Ultrasound	67.2%	46.2%	for high-grade VUR Study: J Pediatr. 2009 Feb 19. PMID: 19230904
Renal Ultrasound or DMSA Scan	83.2%	38.6%	at least one test positive. For high-grade VUR. Study: J Pediatr. 2009 Feb 19. PMID: 19230904