ABNORMAL DIMERCAPTO-SUCCINIC ACID SCANS PREDICT AN INCREASED RISK OF BREAKTHROUGH INFECTION IN CHILDREN WITH VESICOURETERAL REFLUX

Abstract

An abnormality on DMSA scan in the presence of grade 3 to 5 reflux correlates with a greater chance of having a breakthrough infection (60%). We conclude that children with grade 3 to 5 vesicoureteral reflux and an abnormal DMSA scan are at increased risk for breakthrough urinary tract infection.