Use of a prototype 3-Fr needle electrode with flexible ureteroscopy for antegrade management of stenosed ureteroileal anastomosis.
Stenosis at the site of ureterointestinal anastomosis requires a modified approach and surgical treatment. A 3-Fr needle electrode was used successfully with flexible ureteroscopy to manage complete ureteroileal anastomotic strictures.
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Urology Service of Mathias Hospital, Rheine, FRG.
D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D019723:Endoscopes; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*