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[Retrocaval ureter. Apropos of 6 cases]
Journal D'Urologie
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Retrocaval ureter, a rare condition where the ureter is trapped by the inferior vena cava, was identified in six patients. Surgical intervention, including ureteral repositioning or nephrectomy, was performed in five cases, guiding management strategies for this anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Anatomical Abnormalities
Background:
- Retrocaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly where the ureter courses posterior to the inferior vena cava.
- This condition can lead to urinary obstruction and associated complications.