Ureteral bladder augmentation using the lower pole ureter of a duplicated system.
Megaureters of nonfunctioning renal segments in a duplex system are commonly available for use in reconstructive procedures secondary to high-grade reflux, ectopic ureter, ectopic ureterocele, or obstructive megaureter. The use of megaureters subtending a nonfunctioning lower pole renal segment for bladder augmentation in 2 patients is reported.
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Department of Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-2101, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000637:transplantation*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*