Publications by authors named "Mariana R Pimenta"
The aim of this report was to estimate the risk of hypertension in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Between 1970 and 2004, 735 patients were diagnosed with VUR at a single tertiary renal unit. Of 735 patients, 664 (90%) were systematically followed and had multiple measurements of blood pressure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate independent predictive factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children with severe bilateral primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Between 1970 and 2004, 184 patients were diagnosed with VUR (grades III-V) and were systematically followed up at a single tertiary renal unit. CKD was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate <75 ml/min per 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the clinical/radiological features of patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) admitted to a single institution from 1969 to 1999.
Methods: At admission, after the institution of chemoprophylaxis, patients were investigated by CUM, DMSA, and US. The children were managed with periodical clinical and laboratory evaluations.
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical/radiological features of patients with primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) admitted to a single institution from 1969 to 1999.
Methods: The patients' records were retrospectively reviewed and the following clinical data obtained at admission were analyzed: age, gender, race, date of entry, previous symptoms, weight, height, blood pressure, and serum renal function. The renal imaging tests at baseline were also retrospectively analyzed including voiding cystourethrography, excretory urography, DMSA scan, and ultrasonography.