[Retrocaval ureter in children: a rare form of obstructive uropathy]

Retrocaval ureter is a rare anomaly, often misdiagnosed for years, presenting with sign of urinary infections and obstruction. Recognition of this anomaly is rare in childhood. We report a case of a 9 years old boy, who was successfully treated by ureteral section, excision of the retrocaval segment and uretero-ureteral anastomosis. Current diagnostic procedures and different methods of treatment are reviewed.