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Use of Internal Urethrotomy to Reverse Upper Renal Tract Dilatation in Children with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Author(s) -
RICKWOOD A. M. K.
Publication year - 1982
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.1982.tb06978.x
Subject(s) - medicine , upper urinary tract , urology , ureter , urinary system , anatomy
Summary— Internal urethrotomy was used to treat 12 patients, aged 1 month to 10 years, with upper renal tract dilatation secondary to a congenital neurogenic bladder. A satisfactory response was achieved in 8, with the best and most consistent results in patients under 4 years of age. It is concluded that internal urethrotomy has a limited but useful role to play in the management of the neurogenic bladder.