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Ureteral switch for bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction in a case of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome

Authors :
L.E. Mubenga
J. Lambertz
A Feyaerts
P Van Cangh
F.X. Wese
Source :
African Journal of Urology, Vol 19, Iss 4, Pp 188-190 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
SpringerOpen, 2013.

Abstract

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is characterized by congenital aplasia of the uterus and the upper part of the vagina. Secondary sexual characteristics and karyotype are normal. This syndrome affects at least 1 out of 4500 women. MRKH may be isolated (type I) but it is more frequently associated with other malformations (MRKH type II). We present a typical case of MRKH type II associated with bilateral pelvic kidneys ectopia, ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and high inserting ureters. The ureteral switch was performed at the time of pyeloplasty to prevent postoperative obstruction secondary to the angulation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11105704
Volume :
19
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
African Journal of Urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2afbf17f9af48a5b4b11f6c1227fffe
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afju.2013.07.005