Single ectopic ureter(report of 19 cases) / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To elucidate the entity of single ectopic ureter and improve efficacy of its clinical treatment and to explore the correlation between the site of the ectopic orifice and the degree of the dysplastic kidney it drains. Methods The clinical data of 19 cases with single ectopic ureter were closely studied.And the correlation between the site of the ectopic orifice and the size of the kidney was analyzed. Results Thirteen of the 19 dysplastic kidneys were detected by combined use of ultrasound and IVU.The site of the ectopic orifice had no correlation with the degree of the dysplastic kidney.All patients were cured by means of one procedure. Conclusions The epidemiology and clinical features of single ectopic ureter have racial and regional differences.Appropriate intervention can obtain an excellent outcome.