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Ureteral valves in children

R Rabinowitz1, T E Kingston, C Wesselhoeft

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York 14642-8656, USA.

Urology
|June 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Congenital ureteral valves, a rare cause of pediatric ureteral obstruction, were successfully treated in eight children. Surgical reconstruction effectively relieved the obstruction, highlighting the importance of considering these valves in diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Congenital ureteral valves are an uncommon cause of ureteral obstruction in pediatric patients.
  • Only 42 cases have been previously documented in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the diagnosis and management of eight new cases of congenital ureteral valves.
  • To emphasize the significance of ureteral valves in the differential diagnosis of pediatric ureteral obstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of eight pediatric patients diagnosed with ureteral valves.
  • Surgical interventions included ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy, ureteropyelostomy, or longitudinal ureterotomy with valve leaflet excision.

Main Results:

  • All eight children experienced successful relief of ureteral obstruction following surgical management.
  • Surgical outcomes were uniformly positive, with no recurrence of obstruction reported.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital ureteral valves are a treatable cause of ureteral obstruction in children.
  • Surgical reconstruction offers a curative solution for this condition.

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