Wcn24-1568 Urinary Diversion in Boys With Puv-Is It Just a Wet Patch?

Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are the most common cause of obstructive uropathy in children and an important cause of chronic disease (CKD). The CKD is attributed to associated renal dysplasia, hypertension, bladder dysfunction, proteinuria, episodes of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) and acute kidney injury (AKI). After valve incision and/or diversion, these boys require lifelong monitoring of bladder dynamics and of renal function by a pediatric urologist/ surgeon and a pediatric nephrologist followed by careful transition to adult care.