[The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of dystopic kidneys]

The analysis is presented of 64 surgical cases of affected dystopic kidneys. Of these, 34 had urolithiasis, 6 renal tumors, 10 hydronephrosis, 14 chronic pyelonephritis. The principal diagnostic facility was radionuclide renal scintigraphy. On deciding on the operative treatment, additional use of angiography, cystography and other methods is advisable. Diagnostic findings and treatment variants are described.