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Curious Case of Hydroureteronephrosis: Ureters on a Detour

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bilateral Hydroureteronephrosis secondary to Bilateral Ectopic Ureters is a rare presentation in the reported cases of duplex kidneys and ectopic ureters. Duplex collecting system is a common urologic malformation with a wide range of clinical symptoms. It is also associated with variety of urologic abnormalities such as an ectopic ureter, ureterocele, vesicoureteral reux and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. This report presents a case of a 14-yearold girl who had a bilateral duplex collecting system that was revealed accidentally by a bilateral hydroureteronephrosis. The duplication was complete on both sides. Initially right nephrostomy was done to relieve the hydronephrosis and was followed by bilateral ureteric reimplantation by Modied Politano-Leadbetter procedure along with double DJ stenting.

Source: GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS

DOI: 10.36106/gjra/3804140

Authors: Sreeram Thiriveedhi, Umesh Chandra Chundu, Ajit Bansai Darandale, Pavansai Nelluri, Rakesh Korrapati, Busam Prakasa Rao

Institutions: Guntur Medical College, NRI Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410824495

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