The diagnosis and therapy of 15 cases of circumcaval ureter
- VernacularTitle:下腔静脉后输尿管15例报告
- Author:
Jiantang SU
;
Hongfei WU
;
Changjun YIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureter;
Vena cava,inferior
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo study the diagnosis and therapy of circumcaval ureter.MethodsFifteen cases of circumcaval ureter were studied retrospectively.The cardinal symptoms include discomfort over the back and loins,nephrocolic and bloody urine.The diagnosis mainly depends on IVU and retrograde urography.12 patients underwent ureteroureterostomy,2 ureteropyeloneostomy and 1 nephrectomy.ResultsAll the patients have been follewed up from 1 to 15 years by IVU and ultrasonography,and no nephrohydrosis or stenosis of the anastomosis site has been noted.All the patients have been free from any complaints.ConclusionsIVU and retrograde urography are the cardinal means for the diagnosis of circumcaval ureter,and operation is indicated in order to improve the renal function.It is important to choose a proper time and an adequate surgical technique.
