Does the micturition cystourethrography in 1994 still belong to the principal studies in children with urinary tract infection?

The problem connected with the current use of micturition cystourethrography (MCU) in children with urinary tract infection is discussed. The principal aims of this method and its significance in the diagnostic algorithms are critically evaluated. Author pays the special attention to the methodological aspects of MCU, discusses its potential complications and presents his opinion on the use of ultrasound MCU. Based on his personal experience and several opinions of some pediatric radiology centers author has proved that MCU is still a golden standard in the diagnosis of vesico-ureteral reflux in children. (author)