A rare case of retrocaval ureter associated with persistent left vena cava.
We report a rare case of a retrocaval ureter associated with a left inferior vena cava transposition and with concomitant nephrolithiasis in a young woman already surgically treated during her first years of life for cardiovascular disease. Diagnosis and surgical procedure are described, including the use of a flexible ureterorenoscope to facilitate kidney stone removal.
Department of Urology, Hospital of Castelfranco, Italy. gramegna@ulssasolo.ven.it
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Gramegna
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Madaro
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Pellegrini
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Capizzi
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Romano
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Massari
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Liessi
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging