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- Title
DUPLICATED COLLECTING SYSTEM-DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS.
- Authors
Camelia, Daescu; Laura, Portaru; Otilia, Marginean; Andrea, Militaru; Calin, Popoiu; Doru, Vasilie; Vlad, David; Tamara, Marcovici; Adrian, Craciun; Daniela, Chiru; Giorgiana, Brad; Laura, Olariu; Adina, Pavel; Ioana, Pantea
- Abstract
Objectives: We present the clinical and imaging exploration of four patients that have duplicated collecting system emphasizing the diagnostic and therapeutic features. Methods: The cases of: Lacramioara, 10 years old- both sides duplication of renal pelvis and calyces, Alexandra 7 years old - duplicity of renal pelvis and calyces on left side, Denis 1 month old and Bianca 1 year old - complete unilateral duplicated collecting system. Results: Presenting reasons: recurrent urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, bronchopneumonia and sepsis in the neonate. Using the ultrasound investigation, urinary tract abnormalities are being seen and then confirmed by MRI. Therapeutic attitudes differ depending on the severity of the malformation. For the 7 years old girl, the urinary incontinence is due to aberrant implantation of the megaureter in the urethra. In the case of the newborn patient, surgical correction has been performed later on, at the age of 2 years and a half, due to the parent's noncompliance to treatment. Conclusions: Higher ureteral dilatation along with large ureter pole is the most specific ultrasound sign for complete double urinary collecting system. Corrective surgery in these cases is necessary.
- Subjects
MEDICAL imaging systems; COMMUNICABLE diseases; KIDNEY pelvis; URINARY tract infections; URINARY incontinence
- Publication
Jurnalul Pediatrului, 2013, Vol 16, Issue 64, p32
- ISSN
2360-4557
- Publication type
Article