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[The urological complications of renal ectopia in childhood]
P Campobasso1, L Musi, F Spata
1Divisione di Chirurgia Pediatrica, Ospedale Regionale di Vicenza, Italia.
Insights
Renal ectopia, or kidneys in the wrong place, frequently accompanies other congenital issues. Nearly half of ectopic kidneys develop complications requiring surgical intervention, which yields excellent outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Congenital Malformations
- Nephrology
Background:
- Renal anomalies of position, or renal ectopia, are often associated with other congenital malformations affecting both renal and extrarenal structures.
- These positional anomalies can present significant challenges in pediatric urology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review cases of renal ectopia in children.
- To analyze the incidence of associated anomalies and urological complications.
- To discuss the surgical management and outcomes for these complications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 52 children with 54 cases of renal anomalies of position.
- Analysis of associated congenital anomalies, including those outside the urinary tract.
- Evaluation of urological complications in ectopic kidneys and their management.
Main Results:
- 24 out of 52 children (46%) had anomalies involving organs outside the urinary tract.
- Twenty-five ectopic kidneys (46%) presented with major urological complications.
- Surgical intervention was required for 21 cases, with excellent postoperative results.
Conclusions:
- Renal ectopia is frequently linked with other congenital abnormalities.
- Approximately 50% of ectopic kidneys are affected by pathological processes necessitating surgical treatment.
- Surgical management of urological complications in renal ectopia demonstrates highly successful outcomes.
Abstract:
Fifty-four cases of anomalies of position in 52 children were reviewed. Of the 52 children 24 (46%) had anomalies involving organs outside the urinary tract and contralateral renal units. Twenty-five ectopic kidneys showed major urological complications (46%). Four were treated conservatively and 21 with surgery. The postoperative results have been excellent in all the cases. Renal anomalies of position often are associated with congenital renal and extrarenal malformations. Nearly 50% of ectopic kidneys are involved by pathological process that often require surgery. Surgical treatment of urological complications of renal ectopia is discussed.