Ureteral valves in children.
OBJECTIVE
Congenital ureteral valves are a rare cause of ureteral obstruction in children, with only 42 cases having been reported in peer-reviewed literature. Eight additional cases of ureteral valves are herein reported.


METHODS
We report on the diagnosis and management of eight children with ureteral obstruction secondary to a ureteral valve.


RESULTS
Eight children with congenital ureteral valves were managed by ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy, ureteropyelostomy, or longitudinal ureterotomy with excision of valve leaflets. The obstruction was relieved in all.


CONCLUSIONS
Ureteral valves should be included in the differential diagnosis of ureteral obstruction in children. Reconstruction is curative.
Rabinowitz
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Department of Urology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York 14642-8656, USA.
Kingston
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Wesselhoeft
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014519:Ureterostomy