[Anastomosis of ectopic trifid ureter into the prostatic urethra with ureteropelvic reflux].
Trifid ureter is a rare malformation with less than one hundred cases reported in the literature. However, like ectopic ureter, it is often asymptomatic and its real incidence is uncertain. The authors report a unique case of ectopic ureter draining into the prostatic urethra associated with trifid ureter, discovered during adulthood in a context of symptomatic ureteropelvic reflux. Laparoscopic assessment and treatment of this malformation are discussed, together with the hypotheses concerning its embryogenesis, based on a review of the literature.
André
David
D
Service d'Urologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Angers, France. DaAndre@chu-angers.fr
Hamie
Fawaz
F
Chautard
Denis
D
Colombel
Paul
P
Soret
Jean-Yves
JY
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D014513:Ureter / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities*