A method for the prevention of migration of synthetic implants in endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children
A new method for the prevention of migration of synthetic implants in endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children has been developed. It consists of the introduction of a synthetic material into a preliminary formed collagen bolus (1:2) and thereby ensures safe application of any implanted synthetic polymer. The method was used in repeated endoscopic treatment of 24 children aged 4-8 year with grade III vesicoureteral reflux that was completely eliminated within 12 mo after the endoscopic correction in 81.2% of the cases and reduced to grade I-II in 12.5%. It is concluded that the proposed method enhances the safety of synthetic implants and increases to 93% the efficacy of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux in children.