Left ureteral appendiceal interposition: Exercise caution and do not be mislead by postoperative radiological obstruction

Postoperative imaging after appendiceal ureteral interposition may be difficult to interpret, misguiding the urologist towards intervention. We present a case in which radiological obstruction was not endorsed by a 99TcDTPA nephrogram, with favorable outcome after conservative treatment.

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Published in:International Brazilian Journal of Urology 2018-03, Vol.44 (2), p.400-402
Main Authors: Dias Filho, Aderivaldo Cabral, Martinez, Carlos Alberto Toledo, Côrte, Maria Bianca, Maroccolo, Marcus Vinicius Osorio
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Language:English
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Summary:Postoperative imaging after appendiceal ureteral interposition may be difficult to interpret, misguiding the urologist towards intervention. We present a case in which radiological obstruction was not endorsed by a 99TcDTPA nephrogram, with favorable outcome after conservative treatment.
ISSN:1677-5538
1677-6119
1677-6119
DOI:10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2017.0295