title: Ablation of diaphragmatic annular ureteral valve with holmium laser.
abstract: We report laser ablation of a diaphragmatic ureteral valve. Annular diaphragmatic ureteral valves are a rare cause of ureteral obstruction. We believe this to be the first reported case of laser ablation of a ureteral valve. Follow-up at 2 years revealed preserved renal function and unobstructed drainage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Shrawan K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Pankaj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wadhwa
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D018666:Ureteroscopy