ABSTRACT
Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid (Deflux) has been widely used in the treatment of vesicoureteral
reflux in the pediatric population. It has demonstrated acceptable early efficacy
with minimal morbidity. Early complications from Deflux have been reported to occur
in approximately 1% of cases. However, late complications from Deflux use, including
calcification and delayed ureteral obstruction, are less well understood. We present
the case of an asymptomatic 11 year old girl with severe ipsilateral hydroureteronephrosis,
identified nearly 8 years after treatment. This case details a rare instance of loss
of renal function after Deflux use in a patient with no apparent risk factors.
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Published online: May 07, 2022
Accepted:
April 24,
2022
Received:
January 29,
2022
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