[Renal autotransplantation. An exceptional solution for salvage of the kidney following failure of surgery of bilateral megaureter].

Abstract

The authors report the case of a patient with primary bilateral mega-ureter presenting with recurrent pyelonephritis due to reflux occurring after 3 successive reimplantations. Transposition of the right kidney into the homolateral iliac fossa allowed correct anti-reflux with a good clinical, radiological and bacteriological result with a follow-up of 3 years. Renal auto-transplantation represents a last resort solution in certain extreme situations when other simpler procedures are impossible and when preservation of the kidney is essential (solitary kidney or bilateral lesions).

• Authors: J M Ferrière, D Barthaburu, P Brucher, G Brunier, M Le Guillou
• Journal: Annales d'urologie (Ann Urol (Paris)) Vol. 23 Issue 3 Pg. 251-2 ( 1989) ISSN: 0003-4401 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: L'auto-transplantation rénale. Solution exceptionnelle de sauvetage du rein après éche de la chirurgie d'un méga-uretère bilatéral.
• PMID: 2662893 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple (surgery)
• Adult
• Humans
• Kidney Transplantation
• Male
• Transplantation, Autologous
• Ureter (abnormalities, surgery)