The split-cuff ureteral nipple reimplantation technique: reliable reflux prevention from bowel segments.
The split-cuff nipple ureteral implantation technique is described in 18 patients undergoing lower urinary tract reconstruction or supravesical diversion. This technique provides a simple and reliable antireflux mechanism into large and small bowel segments. No reflux or upper tract deterioration was seen initially, and only 1 case of mild reflux has occurred after 30 months of followup.
Stone
A R
AR
Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento.
MacDermott
J P
JP
D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014547:Urinary Diversion; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000517:prevention & control*