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Bilateral Ureteropelvic Junction Disruptions in a 17-Year-Old With Bilateral Ureteral Duplications: Impact of Unrecognized Duplications and Unique Management of Nephrocutaneous Fistula.

Authors :
Schlomer BJ
Secrest CL
Source :
Urology [Urology] 2020 May; Vol. 139, pp. 171-174. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jan 17.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

A case of bilateral ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) disruptions in a patient with bilateral duplication anomalies is presented. A UPJ disruption with a duplication anomaly has not been reported let alone bilateral duplication anomalies. The unrecognized duplication anomalies led to isolated and obstructed upper pole segments that were managed by bilateral heminephrectomies. A nephrocutaneous fistula developed after one of the heminephrectomies that was successfully managed using a method of percutaneous fulguration and fibrin sealant. In UPJ disruption cases, the possibility of a duplicated collecting system should be considered as an unrecognized duplication may complicate management and prolong recovery.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1527-9995
Volume :
139
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31958533
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2020.01.012