Ureteral obstruction due to fecal impaction in patient with colonic loop urinary diversion

An interesting case report of ureteral obstruction due to fecal impaction in a meningomyelocele patient with colon loop diversion is presented. This case is an important reminder that neurologic deficits in patients with meningomyelocele are not limited to the genitourinary system. Conservative management of our patient's colonic hypotonicity obviated surgical intervention and has been successful in preventing recurrence of ureteral obstruction.