title: Balloon dilatation of bilharzial ureteric strictures.
abstract: Balloon dilatation was performed in nine patients with bilharzial ureteric strictures. In six patients a percutaneous, antegrade approach was used and in three a balloon catheter was introduced into the ureter via a cystoscope. In another four patients, negotiation of the strictured area with a guide wire failed. In all dilated patients, symptomatic and urographic relief of the obstruction was obtained during follow-up periods of 3 to 38 months (mean 19). One patient was re-dilated after 24 months and has remained symptom-free for a further 18 months. Balloon dilatation seems to be a promising method of treating this condition.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012553:Schistosomiasis haematobia / Q000150:complications*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*