Revisiting the Blocksom Vesicostomy Technique in a very sick child with Bilateral high-grade VUR: A Case Report

Authors

  • Vivek Viswanathan Consultant Paediatric Urology, The Children’s Hospital, Akota, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Keywords:

Vesicoureteric Reflux, Temporary Urinary Diversion, Vesicostomy, Blocksom Vesicostomy, Reversible

Abstract

Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) is a common cause of repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children.  Vesicostomy is considered in selective cases of high grade as an initial temporary procedure to effectively empty the bladder, prevent urinary stasis and chances of reflux, and reduce the incidence of UTI, thereby protecting the upper tracts. The most commonly followed temporary urinary diversion procedure is the one described by Blocksom in 1957. The method is simple, effective, and easy to perform, reversible, protects the upper tracts, and minimizes the incidence of UTIs.

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2024-02-19

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Viswanathan, V. (2024). Revisiting the Blocksom Vesicostomy Technique in a very sick child with Bilateral high-grade VUR: A Case Report. Parul University Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2(2), 38–43. Retrieved from https://pujhsr.paruluniversity.ac.in/index.php/home/article/view/34

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Jul-Dec- 2023

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