Abnormal structuring and stenosis at the ureter-bladder junction causes the expansion of the ureter (hydroureter) by external pressure on this area. It is a finding that often accompanies a double collector-discharger system.
What are the symptoms of Hydroureteronephrosis-UVJ Stenosis?
It can be detected while in the womb. Weakness and restlessness may be signs of hydroureteronephrosis in a newborn baby. In older children, abdominal pain and fever may be present.
What kind of problems does hydroureteronephrosis-UVJ Stenosis cause if diagnosed late?
Delay in diagnosis and chronic infection can cause kidney inflammation, kidney damage, hypertension, chronic kidney failure.
What is the treatment of hydroureteronephrosis-UVJ Stenosis?
It is surgery. Hydroureteronephrosis can be of varying degrees. For treatment, the degree and cause of hydroureteronephrosis must first be determined. Often, a structural defect (double collecting and evacuating system) is detected and surgical treatment is applied.
