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[Obstructive and non-obstructive ureteral valves in early infancy (author's transl)]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|September 1, 1981
Summary
Congenital ureteral valves, a rare cause of urinary tract infections in infants, can obstruct urine flow. This study highlights two cases of subpelvic ureteral valves presenting with recurrent infections.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Congenital Malformations
- Ureteral Abnormalities
Background:
- Subpelvic ureteral kinking is common in infants and usually asymptomatic.
- True ureteral valves causing obstruction are rare congenital malformations.
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants warrant investigation for underlying causes.
Observation:
- Two infant cases with recurrent UTIs and visible subpelvic ureteral valves on urogram are presented.
- One patient exhibited significant multiple valves but no obstructive pyeloectasia.
- The other patient's case details regarding obstruction are not specified but implied by the context.
Findings:
- Subpelvic ureteral valves can be present even without demonstrable obstructive pyeloectasia.
- The presence of ureteral valves should be considered in infants with recurrent UTIs.
- Urograms are effective in visualizing subpelvic ureteral valves.
Implications:
- Early identification of ureteral valves is crucial for managing recurrent UTIs in infants.
- Further investigation may be needed to fully understand the obstructive potential of ureteral valves.
- This case series contributes to the understanding of rare congenital ureteral anomalies.