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[Ureteral malformations in the adult]
Archivio Italiano Di Urologia, Nefrologia, Andrologia : Organo Ufficiale Dell'Associazione Per La Ricerca in Urologia = Urological, Nephrological, and Andrological Sciences
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Adult ureteral malformations are rare. This review examines their clinical incidence, causes, diagnosis, and recommended treatments found in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Malformations
Context:
- Focuses on adult patients, a population rarely affected by ureteral malformations.
- Highlights the scarcity of reported adult cases.
Purpose:
- To determine the actual clinical incidence of ureteral malformations in adults.
- To review the etiology, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic strategies for adult ureteral malformations based on existing literature.
Summary:
- Ureteral malformations are uncommon in adults.
- The review synthesizes current knowledge on the incidence, causes, diagnosis, and management of these rare conditions.
Impact:
- Provides a consolidated overview for clinicians managing rare adult urological conditions.
- Aims to improve the understanding and treatment of adult ureteral malformations.