Embryology, Treatment, and Outcomes of Ureteroceles in Children
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
8-1-2023
Journal
The Urologic clinics of North America
Volume
50
Issue
3
DOI
10.1016/j.ucl.2023.04.007
Keywords
Duplex system; Ectopic; Orthotopic; Single system; Ureterocele
Abstract
A ureterocele is a congenital cystic dilatation of the intravesical ureter that may affect either a single system kidney or the upper pole of a duplex system. The position of ureteral orifice correlates with function of associated renal moiety. Ureteroceles associated with good renal function and prompt drainage or ureteroceles associated with no renal function can be managed nonoperatively. Endoscopic puncture of ureteroceles addresses most cases; iatrogenic reflux may rarely require secondary surgery. Robot-assisted laparoscopic upper pole nephroureterectomy and ureteroureterostomy procedures are rarely associated with complications.
APA Citation
Pohl, Hans G., "Embryology, Treatment, and Outcomes of Ureteroceles in Children" (2023). GW Authored Works. Paper 3310.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/3310
Department
Urology