Acquired intravesical ureteral diverticulum: an unusual late complication of ureteroneocystostomy.
An unusual case of late ureteral obstruction following a Politano-Leadbetter ureteroneocystostomy performed 11 years previously is reported. Fibrosis of the distal ureter associated with vascular compression of the extravesical ureter presumably led to development of a ureteral intramural diverticulum. This case illustrates the necessity of careful ureteral placement and emphasizes the importance of close followup for many years, even in asymptomatic patients.
Aragona
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Institute of Urology, University of Padua, Italy.
Bassi
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Passerini Glazel
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Pagano
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D000328:Adult; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014519:Ureterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000601:surgery