Experimental Vesicoureteral Reflux: III. Role of Hydration in Vesicoureteral Reflux

Abstract
The role of hydration on ureteral reflux was studies cystographically in rabbits. One group was dehydrated by withholding of fluids; the second group was given 5% glucose intravenously; and the third group was permitted to take fluids ad libitum. Hydration reduced the incidence of demonstrable reflux; dehydration had no effect. Other factors were also studied, including vesicle volume, contractility, and maximal intravesicle pressure and were considered to have not influenced ureteral reflux.