Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux prior to renal transplantation.
Endoscopic subureteral injection of Teflon was done in 34 potential renal transplant recipients to correct vesicoureteral reflux. Follow-up ranged from 6 to 24 months. After one injection reflux was corrected in 53.7% of the patients; this increased to 64.8% after a second injection. The procedure is simple, effective, without major morbidity, and avoids the risk of nephroureterectomy. However, efforts must be made to find an ideal substance with a higher biocompatibility and without risk of migration.
Sironvalle
M S
MS
Department of Urology and Transplantation Surgery, Hopital Edouard Herriot Pavillon V, Lyon, France.
Gelet
A
A
Martin
X
X
Gabriele
S
S
Clavel
J M
JM
Dubernard
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000628:therapy*
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene