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Ureteropyelostomy: a Simple and Effective Treatment for Symptomatic Ureteroureteric Reflux
Author(s) -
SOLE G. M.,
RANDALL J.,
ARKELL D. G.
Publication year - 1987
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.1987.tb04977.x
Subject(s) - reflux , medicine , anastomosis , ureter , surgery , renal pelvis , complication , suture line , fibrous joint , disease
Summary— Partial ureteric duplication may cause delayed drainage of urine from the upper tracts because of ureteroureteric “see‐saw” reflux. This can be eliminated by the procedure of ureteropyelostomy, in which the partially duplicated ureter is converted into a bifid renal pelvis. This operation leaves a short anastomotic suture line and has a low complication rate. e report seven patients who have undergone ureteropyelostomy for symptomatic ureteroureteric reflux. All remain symptom‐free after follow‐up for a minimum of 1 year.