Ureteric advancement in the treatment of reflux.
Among 91 children requiring surgical correction of major ureteric reflux, 58 had 1 or 2 ureters treated by an advancement operation. This proved to be highly effective in preventing further reflux and in no case did any ureteric obstruction develop. The indications for choosing this operation, and a suitable operative technique, are described.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000601:surgery*