Interposition of ileum in the ureter.
An ileal loop was interposed to replace a long defect of the upper ureter with preservation of the lower ureteral continuity in three patients. Urinary drainage was satisfactory and at follow-up 2-4 years postoperatively renal function was improved.
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Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura, Egypt.
Mahran
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Shamaa
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D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*