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Title: [Results of antireflux-surgery in children according to Leadbetter-Politano]. Author: Esch W, Balzar E, Püspök R, Felsenreich G, Mazoch R, Schroth B. Journal: Z Kinderchir; 1981 Aug; 33(4):335-43. PubMed ID: 7324577. Abstract: The indications for operation and results of antireflux-operation according to Leadbetter-Politano method are discussed in a retrospective evaluation of 80 children. Age of child, grade of reflux, cystoscopic findings of ureteral orifices and therapeutic success in treatment of urinary tract infection are the main criteria for the indication to surgical intervention. The operation was successful in 79 out of 80 children. Three of them needed a corrective operation. The number of postoperative complications was in accordance with results in the literature. The incidence of postoperative recurrence of urinary tract infection in 7.5% was relatively low.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]