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Bilateral single system ectopic ureters with bilateral urethral insertion and horseshoes kidneys in a female child
Harun Wijanarko Kusuma Putra1, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang1, Arry Rodjani1
1Department of Urology, Cipto Mangunkusumo National Referral Hospital, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Indonesia.
Insights
Early ureteral re-implantation in infants with ectopic ureters and bladder dysfunction can preserve kidney and bladder function. This approach avoids complex reconstructive surgery, improving outcomes for pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Bilateral single system ectopic ureters present significant challenges in pediatric patients.
- Associated conditions include small bladder capacity, horseshoe kidneys, and hydronephrosis.
- Recurrent febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) and continuous incontinence are common complications.
Abstract:
A 14-months old female child was diagnosed with bilateral single system ectopic ureters opening into the urethra, with small bladder capacity, horseshoes kidneys, and bilateral hydronephrosis, presenting recurrent febrile UTI accompanied by continuous incontinence and elevated renal function. Early bilateral re-implantation of the ureters (modified Lich-Gregoir) was done in one setting, resulting jn no recurring febrile UTIs and continuous wetting, improving renal function parameter, competent bladder neck, and 10 folds increased in bladder capacity after 1-year follow up. We showed that earlier treatment enables patient to preserve both renal and bladder function without involving complex reconstructive surgery.
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