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[Ureterocele in adults. Five case reports]
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Annales D'Urologie
|February 28, 2002
Summary
This study examines five ureterocele cases, finding ureterocele excision and ureteral reimplantation effective. Surgical outcomes were stable with no complications in the follow-up period.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Urology
Context:
- Ureteroceles are congenital cystic dilatations of the distal ureter.
- They can lead to various urinary tract issues, including pain, dysuria, and lithiasis.
- This study focuses on a series of adult patients diagnosed with ureteroceles.
Purpose:
- To report and analyze five cases of ureterocele over a six-year period.
- To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and surgical management of ureteroceles.
- To evaluate the outcomes of surgical treatment for ureteroceles.
Summary:
- Five patients (mean age 34.2 years, 4 female) presented with ureteroceles.
- Common symptoms included pain and dysuria; diagnosis utilized ultrasound, IVU, and cystoscopy.
- Surgical management involved ureterocelectomy with Cohen ureteral reimplantation, showing stable results without complications.
Impact:
- Highlights the effectiveness of ureterocelectomy with ureteral reimplantation for ureteroceles.
- Provides insights into the clinical course and management of ureteroceles in adults.
- Contributes to the understanding of surgical outcomes for this condition.