Schumacher, Martin; Studer, U E; Danuser, H (2006). Antegrade endopyelotomy for treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in transplanted kidneys. Journal of endourology, 20(5), pp. 305-8. New York, N.Y.: Mary Ann Liebert 10.1089/end.2006.20.305
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Little is known about the incidence and treatment of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction of renal grafts. We report on three cases treated by endopyelotomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Graft function declined in three patients 98, 135, and 144 days after kidney transplantation. Acute rejection was excluded by renal biopsy. Ultrasonography revealed a dilated collecting system, and a percutaneous nephrostomy tube was placed. An antegrade nephrostogram showed UPJ obstruction. Percutaneous antegrade endopyelotomy was performed with the cold-knife technique, and the area was stented for 6 weeks using a 14F/8.2F Smith endopyelotomy stent. RESULTS: No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. The endopyelotomies were successful, and the creatinine clearances returned to normal. CONCLUSION: Antegrade endopyelotomy in patients with UPJ obstruction of a renal graft is feasible and effective. Normal kidney function was restored after correction of the obstruction.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Dermatology, Urology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Osteoporosis (DURN) > Clinic of Urology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Studer, Urs |
ISSN: |
0892-7790 |
ISBN: |
16724899 |
Publisher: |
Mary Ann Liebert |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 14:46 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:14 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1089/end.2006.20.305 |
PubMed ID: |
16724899 |
Web of Science ID: |
000238035600006 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/19268 (FactScience: 1763) |
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