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Primary obstructed megaureter.

P Pagano, G Passerini

    British Journal of Urology
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Surgical intervention is essential for managing pediatric primary obstructed megaureters. While adults may benefit from conservative approaches, surgical outcomes are generally better in children than adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Primary obstructed megaureter is a congenital condition affecting the ureter.
    • It can lead to significant complications if not managed appropriately.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the clinical presentation and management of primary obstructed megaureters.
    • To compare treatment outcomes between children and adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 46 patients (57 megaureters), 35 of whom were children.
    • Analysis of indications for surgery, preferred surgical technique (ureteric narrowing with reimplantation), and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Indications for surgery included pain, infection, progressive dilatation, and reduced glomerular filtration rate.

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  • Children required surgical management for successful outcomes.
  • Adults could be managed conservatively in some cases.
  • Surgical results were less satisfactory in adults compared to children, potentially due to reduced ureteral elastic tissue.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pediatric primary obstructed megaureters necessitate surgical intervention.
    • Conservative management may be suitable for adults.
    • The Politano-Leadbetter technique is preferred, but outcomes differ between pediatric and adult populations.