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Ureters that Show both Reflux and Obstruction
Author(s) -
WHITAKER R. H.,
FLOWER C. D. R.
Publication year - 1979
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.1979.tb03581.x
Subject(s) - reflux , medicine , upper urinary tract , urinary system , ureter , urology , surgery , urinary tract obstruction , disease
Summary— Eight ureters in 6 male patients have been shown radiographically and dynamically to exhibit both reflux and obstruction. The greater the degree of obstruction the more dilated the upper urinary tract. Reflux may be considerable, but in severely obstructed ureters it may be minimal. Both urologists and radiologists should be aware of this unusual association. When it occurs patients should not be managed conservatively, but should have their ureters reimplanted.