Long-term efficacy of ureteral dilation for transplant ureteral stenosis.
Transluminal ureteral dilation was performed in 11 renal allograft recipients with transplant ureteral obstruction. Success was achieved in 5 patients (45 per cent) with a followup of 12 to 29 months (mean 19.6 months). All failures have been evident within 12 months of dilation. We conclude that ureteral dilation can provide long-term success in renal allograft recipients. However, continued close long-term monitoring of the anatomical and functional result is mandatory for patients treated in this manner.
Streem
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Section of Endourology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44106.
Novick
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Steinmuller
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Zelch
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Risius
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B
Geisinger
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MA
D004106:Dilatation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*