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The purpose of this review is to present the current value of ceVUS in the diagnosis.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n            Method\u2002A systematic literature search was performed using the keywords \u201cvesicoureteral reflux\u201d, \u201cceVUS\u201d, \u201cVCUG\u201d of the databases MEDLINE and Cochrane Library as well as a review of current German, European, and American guidelines on this topic. 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