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Ureteral injuries in children – etiology, diagnostics and treatment
Article published in Urologia Polska 2007/60/3.

authors

Wiesław Urbanowicz, Janusz Sulisławski, Michał Wolnicki, Radosław Mycek
Klinika Urologii Dziecięcej Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego

keywords

ureter, injuries, children

summary

Introduction. Ureteral injury is very rare condition. It is well protected by its position, small dimensions and mobility. Most of the papers describe such an injuries in population of adult people. The aim of the study. The aim of study is to analyze 4 cases of ureteral injuries treated in our Department and to present treatment modalities according to the guidelines of AAST and EAU.
Material and methods. Four cases treated in our Department were analyzed. In 3 cases the cause of ureteral injury was blunt abdominal trauma and in 1 – iatrogenic injury.
Results. In all 4 cases reconstruction of the ureter was successful. In late postoperative observation there are no sings of stricture, upper urinary tract obstruction or renal function decrease.

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correspondence

Wiesław Urbanowicz
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30-222 Kraków
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URBWIES@poczta.fm