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VESICO‐URETERIC REFLUX FOLLOWING OPERATIONS ON THE URETERIC ORIFICE
Author(s) -
Roper Brian A.,
Smith Joe C.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1965.tb09642.x
Subject(s) - cystography , reflux , medicine , body orifice , vesicoureteral reflux , ureter , diathermy , surgery , urology , urinary system , disease , anatomy
SUMMARY1 The incidence of ureteric reflux in fifteen patients after operations on seventeen ureteric orifices has been assessed by micturating cystography and its significances discussed. 2 Reflux can best be detected by micturating cystography and reports on a larger series would seem desirable. The cystoscopic appearance of the orifice is of little value in deciding whether reflux occurs. 3 The relative importance of reflux and infection in the production of chronic pyelonephritis is discussed. 4 Incision of ureteroceles with cystoscopic scissors seems to be preferable to their destruction by diathermy. 5 Post‐operative micturating cystography is advised for patients who have had operations on the ureteric orifice.