Replacement of ureter by ileum.
OBJECTIVE
The challenge of bridging long defects of ureter has been reviewed with particular emphasis on the utilization of ileum.


RESULTS
The application of the Yang-Monti principle can provide an ileal tube of adequate length and suitable cross-sectional diameter. An antireflux ileovesical anastomosis is also feasible.


CONCLUSIONS
Although long-term results are still lacking, an ileal tube constructed on the basis of the Yang-Monti principle seems ideal for ureteric substitution.
Ghoneim
Mohamed A
MA
Department of Urology, Urology and Nephrology Centre, Mansoura University, Egypt. unc@mans.edu.eg
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent