title: [Ureterocele in children].
abstract: Two case reports of children with ectopic ureteroceles are presented. The embryologic development, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. Hemi-nephroureterectomy is the treatment of choice. In instances, such as serious urinary tract infections, massive vesicoureteral reflux in other ureters and in single system ureteroceles, endoscopic incision of the ureterocele can be effective in terms of control of infection and decompression of other kidney parts. Definite surgery can be deferred until the child is in a better condition.
authors.affiliation: Afd. Kinderurologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis der Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van den Hoek
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Haumann
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: van Vugt
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods; D014518:Ureterocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods
vernacular_title: Ureterokèles bij kinderen.