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Ureteral reflux from ileal conduit

B Bergman, A E Nilson, S Pettersson

    Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
    |January 1, 1978
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    Ureteral reflux, or urine flowing backward, was common in 67% of ureters following ileal conduit urinary diversion. This reflux occurred at both low and high pressures, with no clear link to conduit pressure itself.

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Ileal conduit urinary diversion is a common surgical procedure for urinary diversion.
    • Ureteral reflux is a potential complication following urinary diversion surgeries.
    • Understanding the incidence and contributing factors of ureteral reflux is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the frequency of ureteral reflux in patients with ileal conduit urinary diversion.
    • To assess the relationship between intraluminal conduit pressure and the occurrence of ureteral reflux.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included 14 patients who underwent ileal conduit urinary diversion.
    • Ureteral reflux was assessed in 30 ureters.
    • Intraluminal conduit pressure was measured and correlated with reflux occurrence.

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    Main Results:

    • Ureteral reflux was observed in 20 out of 30 ureters (67%).
    • Reflux occurred with similar frequency in both erect and supine positions.
    • Approximately 50% of reflux cases were low-pressure reflux (<= 12 cm H2O).
    • No significant correlation was found between intraluminal conduit pressure and ureteral reflux.

    Conclusions:

    • Ureteral reflux is a frequent complication after ileal conduit urinary diversion.
    • Conduit pressure does not appear to be a primary determinant of ureteral reflux in this patient cohort.
    • Further research may be needed to elucidate other factors contributing to reflux.