Ureteropyelostomy: a simple and effective treatment for symptomatic ureteroureteric reflux.
Partial ureteric duplication may cause delayed drainage of urine from the upper tracts because of ureteroureteric "see-saw" reflux. This can be eliminated by the procedure of ureteropyelostomy, in which the partially duplicated ureter is converted into a bifid renal pelvis. This operation leaves a short anastomotic suture line and has a low complication rate. We report seven patients who have undergone ureteropyelostomy for symptomatic ureteroureteric reflux. All remain symptom-free after follow-up for a minimum of 1 year.
Department of Urology, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham.
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Sole
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Randall
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DG
Arkell
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014519:Ureterostomy