Bilateral Single-System Ectopic Ureter: When Can We Avoid Bladder Neck Reconstruction?
Prashant Motiram Mulawkar1, Parag Vijayrao Tapre2, Pankaj N Maheshwari3
1Department of Urology, Tirthankar Superspeciality Hospital, Akola, India.
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|December 19, 2022
Summary
Bilateral single-system ectopic ureter (BSSEU) can sometimes be managed without bladder neck reconstruction (BNR). This case study explores factors that may help identify patients suitable for avoiding BNR during ureteric reimplantation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Genitourinary Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Bilateral single-system ectopic ureter (BSSEU) frequently presents with an underdeveloped, incompetent bladder neck.
- Continence in BSSEU cases often necessitates bladder neck reconstruction (BNR) alongside ureteric reimplantation.
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