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Ureteral obstruction following transurethral resection of bladder cancer within the Hutch’s diverticulum
Here, we report a rare case of bladder cancer within the left congenital periureteral diverticulum, termed the Hutch’s diverticulum. Following...
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The Rho-kinase inhibitor Y27632 promotes ureteral relaxation in an in vivo rat model for partial ureteral obstruction
PurposeAim of this study was to evaluate the effect of intravenous Y27632 (a ROK inhibitor) on intra-ureteral pressures and on blood pressure in an...
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Transient ureteral obstruction after mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is associated with stone volume and location: results from a single-center, real-life study
PurposeTo evaluate the rate of and predictors of ureteral obstruction after mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mPCNL) for kidney stones.
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Determinants of ureteral obstruction after percutaneous nephrolithotomy
BackgroundUreteral obstruction after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) may require prolonged drainage with a nephrostomy tube (NT) or ureteral...
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Quality of life with tandem ureteral stents compared to percutaneous nephrostomy for malignant ureteral obstruction
PurposeMalignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) is treated with kidney decompression by a percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) or internal ureteral stents. The...
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An unusual ureteral dynamic obstruction in a kidney transplant patient
IntroductionUreteral complications are common in kidney transplanted patients; approximately 2.6–15% of patients develop ureteral...
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Alteration of N6-methyladenosine epitranscriptome profiles in bilateral ureteral obstruction-induced obstructive nephropathy in juvenile rats
BackgroundUrinary tract obstruction is a common cause of renal failure in children and infants, and the pathophysiological mechanisms of obstructive...
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or flexible ureteral lithotripsy, which one is better for patients with upper ureteral calculi of 1.5–2.0 cm in diameter
PurposeFirst research to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of flexible ureteral lithotripsy (FURSL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)...
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Patency period of a metallic ureteral stent and its determinants in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction: a prospective review
BackgroundMalignant ureteral obstruction caused by extrinsic compression of a primary malignant tumour or by metastatic disease is an indicator of...
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Serum creatinine trajectory after drainage of kidneys with bilateral malignant ureteral obstruction: a prospective non-randomized comparative study
BackgroundSerum creatinine trajectory (SCr-Tr) is a neglected prognostic tool for chronic and acute kidney injury. We aimed to assess the predictors...
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Treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in patients with renal calculi via laparoscopic pyeloplasty and flexible vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath ureteroscopy: a multicenter retrospective observational study
BackgroundUreteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a common obstructive disease of the urinary tract. UPJO patients commonly exhibit coexistent...
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A Silicone-Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stent with Anti-migration Features for Treating Malignant Ureteral Obstruction
PurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Urexel stent for treating malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO).
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Right-sided ureteral hemangiosarcoma in a paraplegic dog
BackgroundThis study aims to describe a rare case of primary ureteral hemangiosarcoma, in which surgical intervention preserved the kidney and ureter...
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A misplacement of a ureteral stent into the abdominal aorta: a case report of a rare retrograde ureteral stenting complication
BackgroundCervical cancer is often associated with malignant ureteral obstruction and consequent hydronephrosis. Hydronephrosis caused in this way...
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Advances in Ureteral Stents in the Maintenance Therapeutic of Malignant Ureteral Stricture
Malignant ureteral stricture is caused by ureteral compression by tumor invasion or tumor metastasis to the retroperitoneum, and upper urinary tract...
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A case of IgG4-related interstitial nephritis with ureteral obstruction: case report and literature review
BackgroundIgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a newly discovered systemic disease that can affect any organ or tissue in the body. IgG4-related kidney...
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Metachronous ureteral metastasis of a gastric adenocarcinoma: a case report and review of literature
BackgroundUreteral metastasis from gastric cancers are rare and can be a cause of ureteral obstruction. There have been few published case reports in...
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Ureterocalicostomy for complex upper ureteral stricture: a narrative review of the current literature
Upper ureteral stricture is a relatively rare but increasingly encountered condition in clinical practice. While simple stricture can often be...
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Predictive role of ureteral wall thickness and patient characteristics in endoscopic treatment outcomes for ureteral stricture disease following stone surgery
PurposeTo evaluate the role of certain radiological parameters and patient characteristics in predicting the success of endoscopic treatment in...
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A novel in vivo model of ureteral fibrosis induced by calcium oxalate beads in C57BL/6J mice
The global incidence of ureteroliths in humans is increasing, particularly posing a problem in developed countries. The most common stone type is...
