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Chronic unilateral renal obstruction, primarily caused by ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), poses challenges in determining the optimal timing for corrective surgery. The goal is to preserve renal function and alleviate symptoms, but there is no
Akhmad Mustafa +2 more
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Neonatal giant hydronephrosis – a rare case report
African Journal of Urology, 2018 Introduction: Pelvi uretric junction obstruction (PUJO) is the most common cause of hydronephrosis in the neonatal period and is also the commonest cause of a palpable abdominal mass in a child. Giant hydronephrosis (GH) in a neonate is rare. Observation:
J.S. Aihole +3 more
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Advances in Urology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Objective To compare patient‐reported morbidity across three ureteral stent removal protocols after ureteroscopy (URS) and holmium laser lithotripsy. Patients and Methods We prospectively recruited 180 patients undergoing URS for unilateral ureteric or renal stones (1–1.5 cm) from January 2021 to December 2024 at a single academic center.
Muhammad Abdullah Rahman Shwani +1 more
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Altered cytoskeletal structure of smooth muscle cells in ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
, 2011 Purpose: Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is one of the most common causes of hydronephrosis in children. A malfunction of smooth muscle cells is believed to be the underlying mechanism causing obstruction.
FAVALORO, Angelo +10 more
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Endoscopic Removal of a Nitinol Mesh Stent from the Ureteropelvic Junction after 15 Years
Case Reports in Urology, 2015 We report a rare case of a patient with a large stone encrusted on a nitinol mesh stent in the ureteropelvic junction. The stent was inserted in the year 2000 after failure of two pyeloplasty procedures performed due to symptomatic ureteropelvic junction
Tomaž Smrkolj, Domagoj Šalinović
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Iranian Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2019 Introduction: Several studies have addressed the unique management challenges in poorly functioning kidneys of patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
Vijayendra Kumar +7 more
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Ureteropelvic junction obstruction caused by metastatic cholangiocarcinoma
, 2019 We describe the rare case of a 61-year-old female with right ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction caused by metastatic cholangiocarcinoma. Her past medical history was notable for cholangiocarcinoma treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation and two ...
Robert S. Figenshau (8182992) +2 more
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Horseshoe Kidney with Hydronephrosis – Tales of the Unexpected
Acta Medica Bulgarica, 2018 Horseshoe kidney is an inborn renal fusion anomaly. It is frequently associated with renal stones and infections. The diagnosis is made using imaging methods - ultrasound, X-ray of the abdomen and intravenous pyelography, computed tomography (CT ...
Nikolova Milena +6 more
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Double obstruction of ureter: A diagnostic challenge
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2014 Introduction: Isolated obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction and the vesico-ureteric junction are the two most common causes of hydronephrosis in a pediatric population.
Pankaj Halder +4 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2017 Background Ureterocalicostomy is indicated mainly in cases with failed pyeloplasty or with a completely intrarenal pelvis. While there have been several case series reported in adults, laparoscopic ureterocalicostomy in pediatric cases has rarely been ...
Yoko Nishimura +7 more
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