Central role of Boari bladder flap and downward nephropexy in upper ureteral reconstruction.
J Urol
; 186(4): 1345-9, 2011 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We defined the role of the Boari bladder flap procedure with or without downward nephropexy for proximal vs distal ureteral strictures. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively reviewed the records of all patients who underwent open ureteral reconstruction for refractory ureteral strictures, as done by a single surgeon between 2007 and 2010. Patients were grouped by stricture site into group 1--proximal third of the ureter and group 2--distal two-thirds. Operative techniques and outcomes were reviewed.RESULTS:
During the 30-month study period a total of 29 ureteral reconstruction procedures were performed on 27 patients. A Boari bladder flap was used in 10 of the 12 patients (83%) in group 1 and 10 of the 17 (59%) in group 2. Concomitant downward nephropexy was done more commonly in group 1 (58% vs 12%, p = 0.014). At a mean followup of 11.4 months there was no difference in the overall failure rate between groups 1 and 2 (17% vs 12%). Complications developed more frequently in group 1 (75% vs 35%, p = 0.060), hospital stay was longer (mean 8.0 vs 4.4 days, p = 0.017) and mean estimated blood loss was greater (447 vs 224 ml, p = 0.008).CONCLUSIONS:
The Boari bladder flap procedure is a reliable technique to reconstruct ureteral strictures regardless of site. Renal mobilization with downward nephropexy is a useful adjunctive maneuver for proximal strictures.
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Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Ureter
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Obstrução Ureteral
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Bexiga Urinária
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Rim
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Urol
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos