title: Retrocaval ureter with recurrent pyelonephritis.
abstract: A case of retrocaval ureter with recurrent pyelonephritis is presented with discussion of these clinical entities. An excretory urogram and retrograde ureterogram disclosed pronounced hydronephrosis as well as a dilated proximal part and reversed J-shaped appearance of the right ureter. The compressed retrocaval portion of the ureter was resected and an end-to-end anastomosis was performed anterior to the vena cava. Due to the progressive kidney damage leading to severe hydronephrosis, a rapid radiological diagnosis should be made to replace the retropositioned ureter.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fukuoka
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fukushima
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Uekane
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Higurashi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities*