Journal Reviews

Ureterocystostomy – novel surgery for the paediatric obstructed megaureter

1 March 2018 | | Paediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology | hydronephrosis, pediatrics, ureter, vesico-ureteral reflux

Megaureter is a relatively common congenital urinary tract anomaly; obstructed non-refluxing megaureter is one variant. Initial management is conservative, with operative intervention reserved for symptomatic cases (recurrent pyelonephritis, pain, increasing dilatation or worsening renal function). Surgical options include cutaneous ureterostomy,...